Uber communicated the adjustment to its drivers via email on Friday, September 6, 2024.
The email reads:
In a similar decision, Bolt announced revisions to its pricing structure for its car category in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Independent reports that the updated pricing includes a minimum fare adjustment from N1,300 to N1,495, alongside changes to the starting fee, cost per kilometre, and charge per minute.
Bolt’s management highlighted that these adjustments are part of a broader strategy to ensure drivers can cover operational expenses while continuing to provide accessible services to riders.
The message reads:
The decision follows persistent requests from Bolt drivers for a review of prices on the app, citing the escalating cost of living.
A driver, who gave his name as Kunle Adeyemi, told TimesNow.com.ng that the changes do not fully reflect reality.
Another driver, Chinedu, added:
TimesNow.com.ng reported that Uber, the ride-hailing company, launched an electric motorbike service in Kenya as it seeks to reduce emissions by 2040.
The company also plans to launch similar services in Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa later this year.
The company’s General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Kagiso Khaole, disclosed this.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
