Egyptians could be ready for a new wave of ride-sharing apps, Doaa Farid writes in Wamda. She says “Uber and Careem fares have become unaffordable for many Egyptians, as fuel costs continue to rise following the floatation of the currency,” creating a new market opportunity for ride-sharing services like Swvl, Buseet, and Kalax. Farid says these apps will “have to prove their ability to offer not just better quality but cheaper rides to customers, to grow and stabilize their business.”
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