The drastic rise of Uber rides prices has elicited angry reactions among Kenyans who have now taken to the social media to protest the move.
In the news plan, some drivers will pay 25 percent commission on the first 15 weekly trips and thereafter, remit three percent on the remaining journeys completed.
The 25 percent commission charged on total earnings remains unchanged for vehicles on the UberX category.
“…these changes have been informed by your continued feedback and many months of thorough reviews on the growth and sustainability of your earnings opportunity,” stated Uber in a notice sent to drivers and partners last week.
@uber_kenya what happened to giving your riders a heads up on these changes? Now paying what looks like select prices for no added value. Where are my options?
— Driesen Joel (@driesje_be) August 27, 2019
Uber prices in Kenya have been reviewed upwards by more than 50%. Delete the app, download Bolt (Taxify)
— Mithu Guigai (@Kamugenius) August 27, 2019
What happens if customers decide the prices are too high for them? #Uber #Nairobi #Kenya pic.twitter.com/o7LDWOF3Ns
— Moses Kemibaro (@moseskemibaro) August 22, 2019
This is a terrible move. Before Uber, only very few ordinary Kenyans used taxis and on very few occasions. Now that Uber is charging prices almost close to traditional taxis, they’ll lose market.
— Nekishon Gorani (@GoraniNekishon) August 27, 2019
In the informal transport business, brokers are paid 5% of the cost. This should also be the maximum these apps take. Further, prices should factor in fuel prices in pricing. You guys should come together, make an app and convince gvt to ban @uber.
— Kamau Kionga (@kiongakamau) August 9, 2019