Thursday 31 March 2016

KENYA: Uber Taxis Take Streets Of Mombasa

Uber has launched its services in Mombasa, Kenya.

According to Uber Mombasa’s natural beauty has made it a popular tourist destination attracting local and international visitors making it a logical move for Uber to operate its services in the “a city of beauty with a vibrant local spirit”.

“Locals and visitors in Mombasa are given an affordable, easy and flexible choice to move around the city safely and reliably,” says Nate Anderson, acting General Manager for Uber Kenya.

Uber’s arrival in the African city brings Uber’s growing global network to 399 cities.

Uber is a mobile application which aims to connect drivers directly with passengers instead of through a centralised booking services or hailing them off the street. It has been severely criticised by the traditional taxi industries for reasons varying from safety concerns to legal compliancy.

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