Digital taxi drivers now want ride-hailing applications to set minimum commissions at 15 per cent for the Nairobi market. "Uber and Bolt still have their service level agreements in line with European laws,” said Digital Transport Forum Secretary-General Wycliffe Alutulala. Recently, the UK Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are entitled to worker rights such as the minimum wage. Mr Alutulala urged the State to implement the UK ruling locally and recognise uber drivers as workers not independent contractors. They want drivers included in social protection and the National Hospital Insurance Fund as well as clarification on the digital service tax payment.

Source: Standard Digital February 23, 2021 07:18 UTC