Uber Kenya unveils revamped rider App

Uber Kenya has unveiled a revamped rider application. A “where to?” feature was added, unlike the old version that focused on where the rider was departing from, this new feature starts with the riders destination.

Speaking at the forum in Nairobi, Uber Kenya’s Operations Lead Kagure Wamunyu said, ―Uber rebuilt the application from the ground-up putting the riders at the heart of it. The redesigned rider app is faster, smarter, and more reliable than before.

Kenyans are taking to the app with a 68 percent adoption rate. The revamped Uber app now includes features such as upfront pricing and estimate time of arrival at the destination, so that riders have the information they need to make the best decision for their wallet and schedule. Other features in the App include Calendar integration that allows riders to integrate the app with their calendars through smart, built-in shortcuts, conduct people searches and share on-trip experiences.

―With this redesign, the app is much more personalized than it was before for riders. For new riders joining the app, they will find it more reliable, affordable and easier to use. And for us at Uber, the new app allows us to move faster to build better experiences and support riders, added Wamunyu.

At the same ceremony, the company’s acting General Manager for East Africa also outlined Uber’s plans to be part of the future of mobility in Kenya.

―At Uber we stand for more than trips – we are a mission driven company and our mission is critical to the future of cities and their citizens: reliable transportation everywhere, for everyone. And by using technology to get more people into fewer cars, Uber can help turn every journey into a shared journey – reducing congestion and pollution and the need for parking in cities globally. It all starts with ridesharing and self-driving cars will help us fast forward to the future,‖ said Uber’s acting GM for East Africa, Loic Amado.

Staff Writer