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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87276, member: 27"]
Airport taxi turf at JKIA is about to get shaken up as KAA builds its own ride-hailing app to claw back revenue from Uber and Bolt.

KAA jumps into ride-hailing at JKIA
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[*]The Kenya Airports Authority is rolling out a transport app at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
[*]Tender for building and running the platform closed on February 26, 2026.
[*]The public-private partnership model lets KAA earn from every completed trip.
[*]Uber and Bolt currently dominate the airport pick-up scene.
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How the new platform will work
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[*]Yellow airport taxis will be the first drivers onboarded.
[*]Passengers can book through a mobile app, web portal, or terminal kiosks.
[*]Geofencing will limit pick-ups to approved taxi ranks.
[*]The system aims to cut congestion and tighten security control.
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Tech features and super app plans
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[*]Real-time fare estimates will curb price disputes.
[*]Live vehicle tracking boosts passenger safety.
[*]Automated dispatch will organize driver queues efficiently.
[*]Future upgrades may add lounge booking and flight updates.
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High stakes for drivers and revenue
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[*]JKIA handles about 8.6 million travelers each year.
[*]KAA wants to turn airport movement into a digital marketplace.
[*]New system could squeeze existing ride-hailing drivers.
[*]Authority sees fresh income streams tied to passenger services.
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