The cost of Uber rides has risen this week since Monday as the new rates were effected.
Some routes have seen the rates increase by as much as 85%. During off-peak hours, Uber ChapChap and UbberX clients had to part with an average of 60 per cent more fare compared to previous rates.
“…these changes have been informed by your continued feedback and many months of thorough reviews on the growth and sustainability of your earnings opportunity,” said Uber in a notice sent to drivers and partners last week ad quoted by Business Today.
Uber ChapChap long-distance rates have almost doubled. Those using routes like CBD-Rangai will have to pay almost twice what they have been paying.
During off-peak hours, UberX fares from Central Business District (CBD) to Rongai will be higher by 61 per cent.
A ride from the CBD to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will see you pay 43 per cent more to what you have been paying.
However, some riders have not welcomed the changes claiming the new model is too rigid to be profitable. They also say there are excess pre-conditions.
“Price reviews without pre-conditions would have been fair. The changes Uber has made are not beneficial to the drivers,” said Rhayan Kanyandong’, the Digital Partners Society chairman.