Viral Video: Bodaboda Rider Charges A Mzungu Ksh.64,600 For A Ride From Nairobi CBD To Eastleigh

A video is currently going viral online, and it has sparked controversy. It shows a Nairobi bodaboda rider attempting to charge a foreigner 500 dollars for a short ride from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to Eastleigh.

In the video, the foreigner, who was vlogging at the time, approached a bodaboda rider in the CBD and asked how much he would charge for a ride to Eastleigh. The young rider, appearing cheerful and confident, quoted a price of 500 dollars equivalent to approximately Ksh 64,600.

The foreigner was visibly shocked by the amount but decided to board the motorbike anyway, continuing to film his experience. After a brief ride, they arrived in Eastleigh within a few minutes. However, being aware of the actual fare for such a journey, the foreigner refused to pay the quoted amount. Instead, he handed the rider Ksh 1,000 and walked away.

A screenshot from the video has since been shared widely on Instagram, further fueling public discussion about the incident.

Here is the link to the full video on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM7gI2UNZGg/?igsh=a3NxNG9lbGZvdWZ3