Uber One Membership in Kenya: Benefits, Cost, and More
March 11, 2025
Earlier today, Uber announced the launch of Uber One in Kenya. This is the company’s new subscription option, which offers discounts and exclusive experiences for both rides and deliveries. The service costs Ksh 280 per…
Uber Van is now Available in kenya
December 31, 2024
Uber has announced the launch of Uber Van in Kenya. This is its largest ride option available that riders can get through the Uber app. The option connects riders with vehicles having at least 6…
Safaricom Zero-Rates Uber App for Drivers Raising Net Neutrality Concerns
November 4, 2024
Safaricom and Uber have today announced a new partnership that will allow free use by drivers and delivery partners on the Uber and Uber Eats apps as well as riders, with Uber covering the cost….
Uber Safari Launches in South Africa, Offering Exclusive Wildlife Adventures
October 3, 2024
Uber has announced the launch of uber Safari in South Africa to offer riders access to Africa’s most iconic experiences. The service is currently available in Cape Town only. Uber Safari can be accessed through…
Uber raises ride charges by 10% in Kenya after driver protests
August 21, 2024
Uber has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to raise ride charges in Kenya by 10%. The ride hailing app confirmed this yesterday saying the price changes will apply to all its products. Over the…
How to Find and Use Uber’s Emergency SOS Button
August 5, 2024
As one of the leading taxi hailing apps, Uber has a number of security features meant to keep both riders and drivers safe. One of them is the emergency SOS button that is accessible to…
Digital Taxi Drivers in Nairobi Hold Protest Demanding Better Pay
July 15, 2024
Digital taxi drivers in Nairobi are on a go-slow today, demanding better pay and enforcement of the rule that requires digital taxi platforms to take only an 18% commission for every ride. The drivers are…
What You Need to Know About Uber Comfort in Kenya
March 7, 2024
Yesterday, Uber announced the addition of Uber Comfort in Kenya. This is in addition to UberX, Uber ChapChap, UberXL, Uber ChapChap shape, Uber Boda and package options. In Africa, Uber Comfort is available in Ghana,…
NTSA Licenses Nine Additional Online Taxi Operators in Kenya, Bringing Total to 14
April 17, 2023
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has licensed nine more online taxi operators, bringing the total number of licensed companies to 14 in just five months. The new companies licensed are An Nisa Taxi,…