Is Uber still operating in Nairobi?

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.



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Uber Kenya's posts Following the national curfew directive announced by the President to prevent the spread of #COVID-19, we are suspending our rides services in Nairobi and Mombasa between 6 pm and 5 am daily, effective 27 March 2020 until further notice.

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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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I would take Bolt because it costs half the price of Uber. Nobody takes conventional taxis in Nairobi anymore.

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Uber in Kenya, already one of the company's most affordable services in the world, charges customers in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, a minimum fare of $2.90.

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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.

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Cash Payment In 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.

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What are the Top Taxi Apps in Nairobi?
  • Uber. Uber is one of the most well-known ride-hailing apps worldwide, and Nairobi is no exception. ...
  • Bolt (formerly Taxify) Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, is another popular ride-hailing app in Nairobi. ...
  • Click Taxi (Formerly Clickcabs) ...
  • Hava. ...
  • JIMCAB. ...
  • Little Cab. ...
  • MARAMOJA Driver. ...
  • Mondo Ride.


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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.

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