A recent survey on the gig economy highlights significant differences in how ride-hailing drivers across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa depend on this source of income.
In Kenya, 53% of drivers identify ride-hailing as their primary income, while the remaining 47% use it as a secondary source. This contrasts markedly with Nigeria and South Africa, where most drivers engage in ride-hailing as supplementary work.
- In Nigeria, 75% of drivers consider ride-hailing a secondary income, with only 25% relying on it primarily.
- Similarly, in South Africa, 70% of taxi drivers earn additional income through ride-hailing, and 30% depend on it as their main job.
These figures underscore the varying economic reliance on gig-based taxi driving within the region, reflecting broader differences in labor markets and economic conditions.
