Online drivers in Kenya presented a petition to the Ministry of Transport today, protesting what they describe as unsustainably low ride prices despite the continued rise in fuel costs.
The drivers, under the Amalgamation of Digital Transport Organizations (ADTO), said the march aims to urge the government to intervene and ensure fair pricing in the ride-hailing sector.
On Sunday, hundreds of drivers affiliated with platforms such as Uber and Bolt suspended their services and went offline in protest, citing diminishing returns and poor working conditions.
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“The Communication Committee of the Amalgamation of Digital Transport Organisation–Kenya, through the joint chairs, wishes to notify all captains, vehicle owners and operators, digital boda riders, app companies and the general public that from midnight, 3rd November 2025, all captains will engage in a switch-off of all application companies and no drivers will be available online,” the group said in a statement.
“The captains and the entire driver community will also be engaging in demonstrations and picketing, and no driver will be working during the period that others have switched off,” the statement added.
The coordinated strike follows previous fare-related disputes. In 2024, Bolt raised its prices by 10% in response to rising fuel costs and repeated calls from drivers for better pay. Uber followed suit shortly after with a similar fare adjustment.
Despite those changes, drivers argue that commissions charged by ride-hailing firms and the recent fuel price hikes have wiped out any benefits, leaving many struggling to cover daily operational costs.
The petition to the Transport Ministry seeks government action to establish a minimum pricing framework and enforce fair commission rates for digital transport operators.
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