[kictanet] Online Discussions: Regulation of Digital Hailing Services

[Beryl Aidi]

Hi Liz
Thanks for the opportunity.
Sorry I am just catching up on this. I hope I'm not too late in adding a
voice as I have seen some issues raised here that are of concerns to me.

1.     Data protection issues

-       Regulations should take into consideration specific privacy issues
related to how the personal information collected is handled and used by
the whole service chain including drivers. I know of a case of a driver who
started calling a client ( an older white woman working for an
international organization) seeking friendship. It’s a case of indiscipline
on one level but also a serious breach of terms of reference.

-       Why does NTSA, a government agency, want to have access to this
data? This is causes problems with issues of privacy and surveillance,
which is very problematic especially for individuals who may be at risk of
government surveillance as human rights defenders for example.

2.     Business issues

-       I agree, NTSA should focus on revamping the public transport system
that is currently catastrophic. The public transportation system has taken
away our human dignity with matatus operating in anarchy. And so private
transportation at different levels provides alternatives for those who can
afford it. I don’t think policies should stifle and narrow the options,
instead they should restore law and order and ultimately enhance safety.

-       Which is why though disruptive as a business model, issues around
workers’ rights (drivers) should be at the forefront; we operate in a
global economy and the convenience of having an app that will work in a
foreign country when you need it is important. So foreign companies can set
up shop as long as the tax regime neither favor them at the expense of
local companies nor stifle business.


Best

Beryl

On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM Liz Orembo via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Thank you all who contributed to these discussions.
>
> Looks like yesterday people went to Nyayo to celebrate Rais Moi. So we
> will leave the discussion threads open for the rest of the week. Please
> feel free to jump in.
>
> We will then collate all the views and submit to the NTSA before 17th.
>
> Asanteni.
>
> On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 2:13 AM Liz Orembo <lizorembo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
>>
>> As promised, we are going to conduct online discussions on the Digital
>> Hailing Services Regulations in the transport Sector.The discussions will
>> be divided into 3 parts as per the document:
>> 1. Licensing of the digital Hailing Service Operators
>> 2. Licensing of Digital Hailing Service Vehicle
>> 3. Licensing of Digital Hailing Service Driver
>>
>> *On Monday*, we will talk about the licensing of the Service Operators
>> under part 1 of the regulations, and  the regulations as a whole. Here are
>> some of the questions we will seek to answer:
>>
>> a. Are the regulations necessary?
>> b. Is NTSA the right/best body to regulate Digital Hailing Transport
>> Services?
>> c. What are the likely impacts in the transport industry, Information
>> Society Sector and gig economy? etc
>> d. Should multinationals be subjected to different licensing requirements?
>>
>>
>> *On Tuesday* we will talk about the rules and responsibilities of car
>> owners and drivers under part 2 and 3.
>>
>> Looking forward to lively discussions.
>> Bon Weekend.
>> --
>>
>> Best regards.
>> Liz.
>>
>> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Best regards.
> Liz.
>
> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF
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Beryl
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