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Taxi hailing app Uber has unveiled uberPOA, a new feature that provides Tuk Tuk rides for customers in the coastal city of Mombasa.
Speaking during the launch, Uber East Africa General Manager Loic Amado said the new service resonates with local citizens.
“Tuk Tuks are a popular choice across Kenya. When we launched uberX two years ago, we knew that this city would surpass our expectations, we have managed to create hundreds of economic opportunities and we are excited to create even more with the roll-out of uberPOA,” said Amado.
Mombasa becomes the second city in East Africa to receive uberPOA after Tanzania's Dar es Salaam. Customers using the new feature will be able to view all uberPOA driver details including their name, photo, and license plate number.
“With uberPOA, riders will still receive the same seamless door to door Uber experience riders are used to with Uber. We believe users will be excited to have another reliable and affordable option tailored to move through the traffic on short trips around town, whether for business or pleasure,” added Amado.
To enhance safety, all Uber driver-partners will be exposed to a thorough screening in addition to submitting a police clearance certificate, national identification, driver’s license, NTSA vehicle inspection report and proof of PSV car insurance.
Riders will get an opportunity to use popular routes such as Posta to Nyali from Sh170, Posta to Bamburi (Sh280), Likoni ferry to Tudor (Sh270), Kongowela to City Mall from Sh130 and Bamburi to Pirates (Sh50.)
The product will be priced with a base fare of Sh10, Sh15 per kilometer, Sh3 per minute and a minimum fare of Sh50.