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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/20/2015 Posts: 2,811 Location: Mombasa
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It is amazing how technology can trigger unrivalled taxi competition in over 300 cities worldwide. John 5:17 But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/30/2016 Posts: 332 Location: Rift Valley
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Spikes wrote:It is amazing how technology can trigger unrivalled taxi competition in over 300 cities worldwide. That's what the marketing people call disruption. The old way of doing things in the taxi business is dead.
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Rank: Member Joined: 3/15/2009 Posts: 360
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Google driverless taxis are still on the way, kiboko ya uber iko jikoni
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Rank: User Joined: 8/15/2013 Posts: 13,237 Location: Vacuum
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shocks wrote:Google driverless taxis are still on the way, kiboko ya uber iko jikoni I thought google has also invested in uber ama? If Obiero did it, Who Am I?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/20/2015 Posts: 2,811 Location: Mombasa
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Swenani wrote:shocks wrote:Google driverless taxis are still on the way, kiboko ya uber iko jikoni I thought google has also invested in uber ama? It is vicious cycle status quo stir. John 5:17 But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/3/2007 Posts: 18,118 Location: Nairobi
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Spikes wrote:Swenani wrote:shocks wrote:Google driverless taxis are still on the way, kiboko ya uber iko jikoni I thought google has also invested in uber ama? It is vicious cycle status quo stir. Uber doesn't care who drives the car... They have created an easy-to-use app. Someone has to own, maintain & manage the cars/fleet as well. Disruption is scary but necessary. Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 4/16/2014 Posts: 1,420 Location: Bohemian Grove
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Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/4/2009 Posts: 1,982 Location: matano manne
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whiteowl wrote:Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero. Hata Kisii is low mostly 200 within town..competitive from boda boda
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Rank: User Joined: 8/15/2013 Posts: 13,237 Location: Vacuum
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whiteowl wrote:Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero. IF AA has set the mileage claim for a a KM to kshs 38(covering, depreciation, repairsand fuel for a 1500Cc saloon vehicle,I think the maximum one should pay per KM assuming no traffic jams is kshs 60 to cater for the profits and driver's wage. If there is traffic jam, the rate can be adjusted depending on how much time one has been spent in traffic If Obiero did it, Who Am I?
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Rank: Member Joined: 3/15/2009 Posts: 360
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Swenani wrote:whiteowl wrote:Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero. IF AA has set the mileage claim for a a KM to kshs 38(covering, depreciation, repairsand fuel for a 1500Cc saloon vehicle,I think the maximum one should pay per KM assuming no traffic jams is kshs 60 to cater for the profits and driver's wage. If there is traffic jam, the rate can be adjusted depending on how much time one has been spent in traffic uber charges 4 Bob a min.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 6/23/2011 Posts: 1,740 Location: Nairobi
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The traditional taxi charges 700 bob per Km. How is that ?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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Swenani wrote:whiteowl wrote:Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero. IF AA has set the mileage claim for a a KM to kshs 38(covering, depreciation, repairsand fuel for a 1500Cc saloon vehicle,I think the maximum one should pay per KM assuming no traffic jams is kshs 60 to cater for the profits and driver's wage. If there is traffic jam, the rate can be adjusted depending on how much time one has been spent in traffic how do you factor return trip in non uber set up?
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Rank: User Joined: 8/15/2013 Posts: 13,237 Location: Vacuum
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Lolest! wrote:Swenani wrote:whiteowl wrote:Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero. IF AA has set the mileage claim for a a KM to kshs 38(covering, depreciation, repairsand fuel for a 1500Cc saloon vehicle,I think the maximum one should pay per KM assuming no traffic jams is kshs 60 to cater for the profits and driver's wage. If there is traffic jam, the rate can be adjusted depending on how much time one has been spent in traffic how do you factor return trip in non uber set up? You hope to get a customer or wait for the other customer. In my view, Taxi's shouldn't have a fixed place of biz. If Obiero did it, Who Am I?
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Rank: User Joined: 1/20/2014 Posts: 3,528
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My taxi jamaa used to charge me same distance depending on how high i was 700-1,300 bob and with airport it used to go upto 1,800. I moved to Uber and doing 500-750 depending on route taken on my way home. I hate it when i guy you know still steals from you. On Sato during the day he saw me and asked 'mzee leo tutaenda zile masaa, i just laughed. Wakwende kabisa. Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune - Jim Rohn.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 6/23/2011 Posts: 1,740 Location: Nairobi
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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Swenani wrote:Lolest! wrote:Swenani wrote:whiteowl wrote:Most cab guys in the world are a bunch of extortionists.They over charge even for very small distances.Amongst all Kenya towns, Eldoret cabs have the fairest pricing model.They charge 300/= for distances within the town vicinity. I once rode on a distance equivalent to going from the CBD to JKIA n still paid 300/=.If it was in Nairobi that fare has an extra zero. IF AA has set the mileage claim for a a KM to kshs 38(covering, depreciation, repairsand fuel for a 1500Cc saloon vehicle,I think the maximum one should pay per KM assuming no traffic jams is kshs 60 to cater for the profits and driver's wage. If there is traffic jam, the rate can be adjusted depending on how much time one has been spent in traffic how do you factor return trip in non uber set up? You hope to get a customer or wait for the other customer. In my view, Taxi's shouldn't have a fixed place of biz. not practical in non uber environment!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/26/2007 Posts: 6,514
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What will happen to the taxi monkeys when this launches in Kenya? It may even help jam! https://get.uber.com/cl/uberpool/Business opportunities are like buses,there's always another one coming
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 8/10/2014 Posts: 977 Location: Kenya
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Rank: Member Joined: 6/4/2015 Posts: 604
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chemirocha wrote:Spikes wrote:It is amazing how technology can trigger unrivalled taxi competition in over 300 cities worldwide. That's what the marketing people call disruption. The old way of doing things in the taxi business is dead. I think the most disruptive thing uber has accomplished in Kenya is show that smartphones can be at the core of a business.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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I think the most disruptive thing uber has accomplished in Kenya is show that smartphones can be at the core of a business.
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