Today, drivers in Nairobi, Kenya, say they are striking against the American ride-hailing company Uber and its European counterpart Bolt, citing ongoing issues over low fares and high commissions. While drivers have gone on strike in the past with little success, they are now trying a new approach: organizing a migration to Uber’s competitors. The World’s Halima Gikandi reports from the Kenyan capital.
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