Ride Hailing Drivers Seek Commission Capped at 5%

Drivers of ride-hailing digital taxis are pushing the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to cap operators commissions at 5%.

In a raft of proposals submitted to the Senate, the drivers, through the Digital Taxi Forum (DTF), want the following also implemented:

• Turnover tax retained at 3%
• Parking fees and business permits paid to City Hall capped at 2%
• Vehicles be allowed to operate “as long as they have road worthiness certificates from the NTSA, regardless of the vehicle age
• Drivers be allowed to join trade unions
• Allowed to pay a one-time fee of KSh500 for the digital hauling badge, as opposed to the current KSh3,500 fee, subject to annual renewal charges of KSh1,000
• All cars be fitted with security cameras to help them record incidents during trips

In December last year, NTSA capped the ride-hailing firms’ commission at 15% per trip, even as Bolt is currently charging at 20% as Little Cab charges 19%, amidst tough economic times.

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