Taxify’s Coast entry drives up cab turf rivalry

Taxify founder and chief executive Markus Villig. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Estonian-based taxi-hailing application Taxify has launched operations in Mombasa stepping up competition for rival firms Uber and Little that are also present in the coastal town.

Riders using the Taxify app will enjoy a 50 per cent discount during the first month of operations at Sh35 base fare, Sh21 a kilometre, Sh1.5 per minute. Shortest ride will cost Sh100.

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