eTaxi vs Uber in Kenya
Choosing a ride-hailing app in Kenya? Here's how eTaxi compares with Uber on the things that actually affect riders and drivers — commission, payments, and how fares are set.
Driver commission
| eTaxi | Uber | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission per trip | 10% | Uber's own driver documentation lists a 25% service fee |
| NTSA regulatory cap | Kenya's 2022 Transport Network Companies regulations cap platform commission at 18% | |
eTaxi's 10% commission is below both the regulatory cap and Uber's published rate — meaning drivers keep more of every fare.
Payments
- eTaxi: M-Pesa or cash.
- Uber: M-Pesa, cash, and card, depending on trip type.
Coverage
eTaxi operates across major towns and cities in Kenya, with strong driver coverage in Nairobi and its satellite towns, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, and Thika, and expanding coverage elsewhere. See our full rides by city list.
The regulatory picture
Kenya's ride-hailing rules are actively changing. The Ministry of Roads and Transport has been consulting on a minimum per-trip fare that could raise base fares well above today's levels, and a Competition (Amendment) Bill before parliament in 2026 would give regulators more oversight of platform commission structures. These changes could affect fares and driver pay across the industry, including eTaxi.
Try eTaxi
Lower commission means more of every fare goes to the person actually driving. Download eTaxi to book a ride, or sign up to drive.