Little in fuel deal with KenolKobil

Taxi hailing firm Little has signed a fuel agreement with KenolKobil which will see drivers get discounts on fuel.

Craft Silicon Chief Executive Officer Kamal Budhabhatti said the partnership will give the firm a competitive edge as completion in the taxi sector heats up, and the move is expected to cut down on drivers’ costs enabling them to make higher returns.

Mr Budhabhatti further said that drivers will also receive a K-Card, KenolKobil’s fuel card, with which they will pay for fuel and fuel products at discounted rates.

“Improving our customers’ experience and empowering our drivers economically remains twin key objective for us. Today we have demonstrated that we are not only listening to our customers’ feedback but also looking into opportunities to empower our drivers,” Mr Budhabhatti said.

On his part KenolKobil Group Managing Director David Ohana said the firm has waived all the application and administrative cost for Little, in the acquisition of the fuel card.

“We are delighted to extend our fuel card services to Little drivers and offer further discount benefits to them. This move is meant to improve their experience at KenolKobil service stations across the country,” Mr Ohana said.

US taxi hailing firm Uber has signed similar deal with oil marketing firm Total to give drivers discounts on fuel and other petroleum products.

Safaricom’s Director of Enterprise Business, Rita Okuthe added that the company was always on the lookout for strategic partnerships that unlock value and transform lives.

“We are constantly looking for opportunities that not only benefit our customers, but are also beneficial to the ecosystem,” Ms Okuthe said.

Little was launched in July in partnership with Safaricom and has 1,600 active drivers.