The introduction of Uber in Nairobi, Kenya happened in January 2015, at a time when cab operators in the country were reaping fat profits from their clients. Uber, therefore, was a welcome relief. This was made even better by the ease in accessing the Uber taxi services, using the Uber mobile App available in Google […]
Uber’s entry level-luxurious service UberSELECT will from the 5th of October operate in Nairobi to bring customers premium and pricier rides. The new ride service will operate alongside Uber X. In case you are unaware, Uber has, over time, introduced other variants to its services since it launched operations in various parts of the world.
Uber’s Real-Time ID Check has given a new meaning to selfies, turns out that Facebook likes and Instagram double tapping are just but basic uses. The taxi hailing company describes Real-Time ID Check as a security feature designed to prevent fraud and protect drivers’ accounts from being compromised. Uber has definitely given the term “Selfie”
Uber partner drivers are set to benefit from a training organized by UAP Old Mutual. The financial services group is planning to equip Uber drivers with basic financial management skills through this training. The transport company has partnered with Old Mutual in a bid to extend its free money management course to its Kenyan driver-partners.
Taxify Kenya has hiked its fares. This comes barely two months after the ehailing company introduced a 15% price reduction. This translated into a reduction of prices per kilometer from Ksh. 30 to Ksh. 35. The latest increase is, nevertheless, temporary since the company has promised to present a new fare structure by end of
Uber Kenya has announced a fare hike in Kenya effective Thursday 16th, 2017. This comes months after its driver partners staged protests demanding to have the taxi-hailing firm look into their welfare. Mostly pocket-wise. Uber offers smooth rides to its Kenyan customers, but its journey to dominance has not been smooth. It all started when
Uber Kenya has updated its ehailing app. The updates are part of the company’s effort to improve user experience through simpler app interactions. One of the most notable upgrades is the inclusion of a “where to” feature. This function will be an important part of user experience and Uber hopes that it will save time
Uber was first introduced in Africa in 2012 beginning with Johannesburg. Following a warm reception, it went ahead to roll out services in Cape Town, Durban, Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, Accra, and other cities across Africa. Currently, the ride-hailing app operates in at least 14 African cities.The company’s aggressive growth strategy can be credited for its
