Beat the high cost of living
Share the ride.
Share the fuel.
Changa-Fuel connects Kenyan commuters with trusted private car owners going the same way. Lower fares. Full seats. Less traffic. Pay safely with M-Pesa.
Fuel costs up 1,000% in a decade — Changa-Fuel cuts your commute in half.
Every verified Changa-Fuel user gets a free Personal Accident Cover from Birdview Microinsurance.
Ride or drive with peace of mind — your protection is included the moment your ID is verified. No extra forms. No hidden fees.
Two simple workflows.
Whether you're hopping in or heading out, getting started takes minutes.
- 1Sign up free on changa.ke
- 2Search your route & travel time
- 3Pick a verified driver & seat
- 4Book & pay securely via M-Pesa
- 5Ride, arrive, rate your driver
- 1Register as a driver & verify ID
- 2Post your route, time & seats
- 3Approve passenger bookings
- 4Drive & collect fares automatically
- 5Withdraw earnings to M-Pesa
Built for the Kenyan commute.
Already heading that way? Earn back your fuel.
- Set your route, time and price
- Withdraw earnings to M-Pesa
- Build a reputation with ratings
Skip the matatu chaos. Ride comfortable.
- Browse rides on your route
- Pay only for your seat
- Chat directly with your driver
Trusted by design.
Sharing a car with a stranger should feel safe. We verify every driver and commuter, so you ride with confidence.
Read our safety promiseLoved by commuters across Nairobi.
"Saves me almost half what I used to spend on taxis to Westlands."
"I fill my back seats on the way to work — fuel basically pays for itself."
"Booking, paying, riding — all smooth. M-Pesa STK is instant."
"Met cool people on my route. Better than sitting in matatu traffic."
Common questions.
How much does it cost?
Fares are set by drivers and reflect a share of fuel for the route. Most Nairobi commutes average around KES 100 per seat — typically half or less of a taxi.
How do I pay?
All payments are processed via M-Pesa STK push the moment your booking is confirmed.
Are drivers verified?
Yes — every driver is ID, licence and vehicle verified before they can post a route.
Can I cancel a booking?
Bookings can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before departure with a full refund.
Does it work outside Nairobi?
We're starting in Nairobi but expanding to Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru routes soon.
Built in Kenya, backed by trusted partners.
Changa-Fuel is proudly powered by Changa KE Technologies and protected by Birdview Microinsurance.
Ready to share the ride?
Install the Changa-Fuel mobile app and join thousands of Kenyans saving on their daily commute.