Uber revealed that it will no longer charge fees to Kenyan users, specifically in Mombasa and Nairobi, who cancel their rides. In an email to users, the ride-hailing platform says, “At Uber, we are always monitoring rider experience, market dynamics, and fare structures. This is to ensure our app continues to be a reliable and […]
Uber launches electric boda bodas & bicycles for rides and deliveries in Kenya
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Uber has launched electric boda bodas and bicycles for drivers on UberBoda, Uber Connect and Uber Eats in Kenya. This new development is a first for Uber in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The launch of electric Boda Bodas will offer an affordable and reliable manner of transportation within the city. It will enable customers to select a zero-emissions ride to help drive a green recovery. Using electric UberBoda will cost the same as a regular journey.
The launch of electric boda presents a 45% reduction in overall costs for UberBoda and Uber Connect drivers, for whom fuel is the most significant operating cost. In Kenya, the boda boda sector employs over 1.6 million youths, the vast majority of which are based in Nairobi.
According to
Business Daily, this move will increase competition in the East African town where taxi-hailing services are dominated by Wasili Cabs and Bolt.
“We remain optimistic about the business opportunity in Kenya, and the launch of Nakuru shows our commitment to the region,” says Brian Njao, Uber Head for East Africa.
“With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to helping people take essential trips safely while providing more avenues for economic opportunities for Kenyans.”
Uber Eats Nakuru has partnered with restaurants including KFC, Java House, Jamia Food Mart, Majid Restaurant and Lennz Pizza. This is expected to “increase revenue” for Uber Kenya and the restaurants’ industry after the government enforced new restrictions, including the “ban of the sale of alcohol and dining in restaurants as well as increased curfew hours” resulting in fewer operating hours.
Uber launches rides and Uber Eats services in Nakuru
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Uber the ride hainling company has announced the launch of its online food delivery and rides service in Nakuru. This launch follows the recent expansion of the Uber Eats app in Mombasa and to locations such as Ongata Rongai, Syokimau and Kitengela.
Uber Eats has partnered with restaurants like KFC and Java House to local favourites like Jamia Food Mart, Majid Restaurant or Lennz Pizza, to satisfy demand. Uber Eats provides restaurant owners access to convenient and affordable technology, as well, as actionable data and analytics that can make their businesses more efficient and profitable.
Uber steps up competition for rivals with Nakuru entry
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Uber has launched its taxi-hailing services and online food delivery business in Nakuru, joining rivals Bolt and other local operators in market share battle.
The launch will step up competition in a town where taxi hailing services is dominated by local operator Wasili Cabs and Bolt with Bomba and Safiri racing for market share.
Wednesday April 07 2021
Summary
Uber has launched its taxi-hailing services and online food delivery business in Nakuru, joining rivals Bolt and other local operators in market share battle.
The launch will step up competition in a town where taxi hailing services is dominated by local operator Wasili Cabs and Bolt with Bomba and Safiri racing for market share.