We use them all the time in nairobi and find them to be much cheaper and more reliable then ordinary taxis. Yes the app does show that the car is arriving in 4 minutes but it takes 10 due to traffic. Factor that in, and you have no issues. Also no hassles of negotiating a fare, paying by cash, etc.
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The classic uberX service provides an affordable, everyday ride throughout Mombasa and Nairobi, helping to move communities in both cities. Whether you're coming home from work or heading out with friends, uberX cars are the go-to option for a quick, affordable ride across town.
Open the app and enter your destination in the “Where to?” box.Once you confirm that your pickup and destination addresses are correct, select Taxi. After you've been matched with a driver, you'll see their vehicle details and can track their arrival on the map.
Cash PaymentIn Nairobi, you can for an Uber ride with cash. To make a cash payment for an Uber ride, just request a ride as usual and then select the “CASH” option at the bottom of the screen as your payment option. Tip: You can also swap payment methods at the bottom of the screen before the end of a ride.
Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in NairobiRequest a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Date format is yyyy/MM/dd. Press the down arrow or enter key to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the escape button to close the calendar.
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The classic uberX service provides an affordable, everyday ride throughout Mombasa and Nairobi, helping to move communities in both cities. Whether you're coming home from work or heading out with friends, uberX cars are the go-to option for a quick, affordable ride across town.
Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.
Uber will actively monitor all active cars at the time requested to find a ride for you but cannot guarantee a ride. In big cities and busy areas, there will likely be cars available throughout the day and night, but in the exceptional case that no drivers are available, you will be notified immediately.
Adding and selecting a preferred payment method will allow you to request a ride. You can add payment methods including credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, digital wallets and Uber gift cards. When a ride ends, your selected payment method is charged.
Uber Cash is an alternative payment method to credit and debit cards saved in your Uber Wallet. You will have access to these payment methods as well as Uber Cash meaning you have more payment options. Payments available differ by market. Uber does not charge any fees for using Uber Cash.