Uber has launched its latest product, uberPOA in Mombasa, Kenya, bringing into its platform the three-wheeled vehicles which is known as Tuk tuks.
The General Manager, Uber East Africa, Loic Amado commented that his company is committed to providing solutions that suit the needs of riders and drivers in the cities.
“Tuk tuks are a popular mode of transport across Kenya, and we are determined to launch localised products such as uberPOA to meet local needs,” Mr Amado said.
For now, uberPOA is only available in Mombasa Island (Town), Nyali, Mkomani, Kongowea, Kisauni, and Bamburi.
Dar es Salam was the first city in East Africa to operate uberPOA. Amado further revealed that “with uberPOA, riders will still receive the same seamless door to door experience they are used to.”
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“We believe users will be excited to have another reliable and affordable option tailored to move through the traffic on short trips around town”.
Uber drivers whether using uberX or uberPOA must go through screening as well as submit a certificate of good conduct from the police. Uber will also use telematics technology in its app to monitor driving behaviour of driving partners.
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