Bolt, a ride-hailing service platform, has announced a 10% fare increase in Kenya to address concerns about driver earnings.

This move is part of Bolt's commitment to ensuring fair compensation and improving working conditions for its drivers.

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In a statement, Bolt's General Manager, Linda Ndung'u, emphasized the company's ongoing dialogue with its driver community to understand their challenges better.

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Feedback from drivers indicated the need for a fare adjustment to help them maintain sustainable earnings while continuing to offer safe, reliable, and high-quality service to riders across Kenya.

As a result, the base fare for all rides booked through Bolt will now increase by 10%. For example, a ride that previously cost Ksh.200 will now cost Ksh.220.

Bolt aims for this fare adjustment to positively impact drivers' lives by enabling them to earn more from their completed trips while maintaining high service standards for riders.

PHOTO | COURTESY bolt 

This fare increase comes in response to protests by digital taxi drivers who have expressed concerns over declining prices per kilometer despite rising fuel costs and the overall cost of living.

Linda Ndung'u highlighted that this adjustment is more than just a price change—it recognizes the daily value drivers bring to the platform. The company believes that helping drivers earn a fair wage will allow them to continue providing the reliable and safe transportation that riders depend on.

In a related development, Uber has also announced plans to increase its prices in response to similar concerns from its drivers.