List of Taxi Apps in Kenya
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Ride-hailing apps have become the easy way to get a taxi in Kenya’s towns — you see the price before you travel and pay by M-PESA, card or cash. Several apps operate here, and competition keeps fares keen. Below are the main ones running in Kenya today. Download them from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Uber – the global pioneer and still one of the most widely available, with options from budget to premium.
- Bolt – (formerly Taxify) a very popular option, often among the cheapest, with cars, boda bodas and tuk-tuks in some towns.
- Little – the Kenyan app developed by Craft Silicon, with Safaricom backing. Offers rides plus extras like in-car Wi-Fi.
- inDrive – lets you propose your own fare and negotiate with the driver. Now licensed to operate in Kenya.
- Yango – another app offering competitive, often low, fares in Nairobi and other towns.
Prices for the same trip can differ a lot between apps and with demand (surge pricing), so it is worth comparing two or three before you book. Check the driver’s name, car and number plate match the app before you get in.
Thinking of driving for one of these apps instead? See our guides on the requirements for driving an Uber taxi and how to start an Uber taxi business.
