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Drivers from various ride-hailing apps are demonstrating in Nairobi CBD citing exploitation as their primary grievance. The protest is organized by the Online Drivers Association, which includes members from Uber, Bolt and Faras.

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The pressure on e-hailing drivers has been building for some time, and the recent escalation suggests criminals increasingly see them as soft targets. Here’s the reality of what’s happening: 1. Drivers Are Easy Targets: e-hailing drivers work alone, often at night, and accept trips from unknown passengers. Criminals exploit this by: • Requesting rides to isolated areas • Using fake or newly created accounts • Targeting drivers to steal vehicles, phones and cash. In many cases the trip itself is the setup for a robbery or hijacking. 2. Organized Patterns Emerging: We’re not only seeing opportunistic crimes...In several provinces there are signs of organized groups targeting drivers. Tactics include: • Multiple suspects posing as passengers • Coordinated robberies in specific areas • Stolen vehicles used in other crimes. Some drivers have even been kidnapped and forced to transfer money from their bank apps. 3. Limited Protection: Unlike traditional taxi structures, e-hailing drivers often operate without real-time security support. While platforms provide tracking and emergency buttons, response times are often too slow when a violent robbery unfolds. Drivers also struggle to get consistent police follow-up after incidents. 4. Why We’re Seeing an Escalation: A few factors are driving the spike: • High unemployment and economic pressure • Criminal syndicates looking for vehicles and quick cash • Weak enforcement against fraudulent e-hailing accounts. Once criminals realize a method works, it spreads quickly. 5. What Needs to Change: If this trend isn’t addressed urgently, it will worsen. Authorities and platforms need to act: • Stronger rider verification (ID checks for accounts) • Geo-fencing for high-risk zones • Dedicated police response units for e-hailing crimes • Better information sharing between SAPS and platforms. Right now drivers are essentially frontline workers without protection. *This attack took place last year.

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