How to Get a Free Uber or Bolt Ride in Nairobi

Uber, Bolt (formerly Taxify) and other ride-hailing taxi applications have revolutionized transport in Nairobi and other locations in the country. If you haven't gotten onto the bandwagon, you should. If it is your first time to use a taxi-hailing application, you can get a free ride but using the method outlined below. If you are already using Uber or Bolt, you can also get a free ride by following the instructions below.

On Uber

New User

• Go to the Play Store using this link and download the Uber app.
• Once the app has finished installing, add this promo code to get a free ride "kiharakue".

Existing User

• Buy a new sim card. 
• Install the app and use a different name, for example, you can vary your names. "Bob Mary" instead of "Mary Bob".
• Once the app has finished installing, add this promo code to get a free ride "kiharakue".

On Bolt

New User

• Go to the Play Store using this link and download the Uber app.
• Once the app has finished installing, add this promo code to get a free ride "B8TBCA".

Existing User

• Buy a new sim card. 
• Install the app and use a different name, for example, you can vary your names. "Bob Mary" instead of "Mary Bob".
• Once the app has finished installing, add this promo code to get a free ride "B8TBCA".

Try it out and let us know in the comments if it worked for you.