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Faras , a new entrant into the digital taxi hailing space has stated that it will align its operations with driver interest at the core of its business. Faras general manager Allan Mutwiri stated that they have opted to charge lower commissions at 15% per ride . Mutwiri stated that they intend to hire 10,000 drivers by early next year having registered 6,400 drivers on to the platform. The taxi hailing app comes at a time when drivers have been protesting the high commissions charged by the digital companies while not adjusting fares in line with the increase in fuel prices.
New company Faras, joins taxi hailing space
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