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Nowadays drivers are forced to join online taxi business because clients prefer them to individual taxis. When someone orders for the taxi through the App, they get the details of the driver, which are important in case of any problem in the course of the journey.
Below is a list of top 5 best online taxi companies in Kenya and how drivers register to use their Apps:
UBER
Uber is so far the most popular online taxi company in Kenya, it has registered over 3,000 drivers.
Uber driver requirements
Upload your documents
Time for some paperwork. There are some of the documents we need to see:
If you’ve completed all the above steps, congratulations! You’re ready to activate your account and start making money.
To create an account you need an email account and your phone number.
Uber vehicle requirements
Your vehicle must-haves
Your paperwork
Uber X
Only spacious sedans and stations wagons with an engine capacity above 1300cc and less than or equal to 1800cc will be eligible for Uber X category.
Additional requirements
Uber CHAPCHAP
UberCHAPCHAP is the everyday compact ride. Small hatchbacks with an engine capacity of 1300cc or less are only eligible for uberCHAPCHAP trips.
Additional Requirements
BOLT
Another popular taxi company in Kenya is Bolt. It’s even almost overtaking Uber.
Bolt vehicle and driver requirements in Kenya
To know if your vehicle qualifies to drive for Bolt, please check the vehicle requirements for the categories in Kenya below:
• Bolt XLa new vehicle to your profile, you will need to provide documents listed in the Vehicle documents section.
Tuktuk
Available in Kisumu & Kakamega and Mombasa
Boda
Available in Kisumu & Kakamega, Nakuru & Naivasha, Eldoret & Kitale, Mombasa, and Nairobi
Bolt Lite
Available in Nairobi, Kisumu & Kakamega, Mombasa, and Nakuru
Bolt Base
Available in all cities in Kenya
Bolt Green
Available in Nairobi
Note: In Nairobi, electric/hybrid vehicles are accepted for both Bolt Lite and Bolt Base, subject to logbook approval.
Bolt XL
Available in Mombasa and Nairobi
Vehicle documents
Boda (Motorbike) documents
If you want to add a new motorbike to your profile, fill in the new vehicle application on the driver portal and upload the required documents:
Car documents
If you want to add a new vehicle to your profile, fill in the new vehicle application on the driver portal and upload the required documents:
BOLT DRIVER REQUIREMENTS IN KENYA
Below are documents required by Bolt in Kenya for you to use their App:
LITTLE CAB
Drivers also have the option of joining little cab, which is equally good .
Little Cab Vehicle Requirements
Little Cab Driver Requirements
HAVA
Hava has its operations in Nairobi and surrounding satellite towns.To register as a driver,you must have a National ID card,Smartphone,Valid driving licence and certificate of good conduct.
WASILI
Wasili is the most popular online taxi App in Nakuru and most towns in Rift Valley.To register your car with this company,you must have a valid driving license,ID card,Certificate of Good Conduct and a car which is in good condition.
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