Maxim is rolling into Dodoma, Mwanza, and Morogoro with rides that undercut the competition by around 15 percent while letting drivers keep their full earnings at first before a commission kicks in later. The international transport app handles motorcycles, tuk-tuks, and cars, plus delivery services, and it launched with base fares of 500 shillings in two cities and 1,000 in Dodoma, depending on what type of ride you grab.
Regional Head Franklin Foy said the platform competes against Uber, Bolt, and InDrive by showing passengers the full price upfront, tracking drivers in real time, and masking phone numbers through internet-based messaging. The company gave Dodoma drivers reflective vests for safety while signing up vehicle owners...