TaxifyXL is set at Sh100 with each kilometre and minute priced at Sh45 and Sh5, respectively, rates that are pricier compared to Nairobi.
In Nairobi, the TaxifyXL base fare is set at Sh100 with each kilometre and minute priced at Sh40 and Sh4 respectively.
Estonia-based ride hailing firm Taxify has launched its new high-capacity taxi service that accommodates up to six passengers in the coastal town of Mombasa, a week after unveiling it in Nairobi.
The base fare for the service dubbed TaxifyXL is set at Sh100 with each kilometre and minute priced at Sh45 and Sh5, respectively, rates that are pricier compared to Nairobi.
In Nairobi, the TaxifyXL base fare is set at Sh100 with each kilometre and minute priced at Sh40 and Sh4 respectively.
The minimum fare for the TaxifyXL in both cities is set at Sh250.
Mombasa is Kenya’s tourism hub and taxi hailing apps are popular with international travellers who may have used the service in other cities across the world.
The firm said, during launch, that the XL service would cater for a more diverse customer base like includes groups requiring larger capacity vehicles.
“We have recognised that as our customer base expands..., people are now moving to a point where they want vehicles that can carry more than four passengers at a go,” said Taxify head of Kenya operations Chisom Anoke in a statement.
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