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Uber gives in to pressure to increase fares

Last month, car owners and the independent contractors who use the app submitted a petition to MPs. Uber has now increased fares charged by its drivers in Nairobi and Mombasa. FILE PHOTO |AFP

By  JOHN NGIRACHU

Taxi-hailing app company Uber has now increased its fares, giving in to pressure from their drivers and MPs.

Drivers and MPs have sought higher fares, saying it would benefit thousands of independent contractors and level the playing field for other players.

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