Ollo
Bike
A boda for quick hops when the roads are jammed.
Boda boda rides in Nairobi
The quickest way through a jammed city. Book a Bike or Electric Bike in the Ollo app, see the price before you confirm, and know your driver, bike and plate before you get on.
Bike options
Two ways to ride a boda
Electric Bike
The same quick boda ride on an electric bike.
Both carry one passenger. Travelling with others or with luggage? Pick Mini (Car), Comfort or OLLO XL instead. All ride options
Price
You see the fare before you book
The price is worked out for your exact route and already includes any busy-time extra. A real quote from the app for Nairobi CBD to JKIA:
- Bike1 seaterKES 377
- Mini (Car)3 seaterKES 672
- Comfort4 seatsKES 885
Quoted in the Ollo rider app on 26 Oct 2026 at 18:56. Prices change with the time of day, traffic and demand — always check the app for your trip. How Ollo fares work
How to book
A boda in four taps
- Enter where you're goingYour pickup is where you are. Add up to 2 stops if you need them.
- Pick Bike or Electric BikeEach option shows its price and how soon it can reach you. You see the options with drivers online near you.
- Choose how to payCash, M-Pesa, card or Apple Pay. You can change it any time before the trip ends.
- Meet your driverCheck the plate and the driver's photo, read them your 4-digit pickup code, put on your helmet and go.
Early start? Tap “Later” to reserve a ride from 30 minutes up to 30 days ahead, paid by M-Pesa or card when you reserve.
Safety
Know who you're riding with
Check before you get on
The app shows your driver's name and photo, the bike and its plate. Ollo drivers don't wear uniforms, so match the plate letter for letter. If anything doesn't match, don't get on.
The pickup code
Read the 4-digit pickup code to your driver. The trip can't start until they enter it, so you never get on the wrong bike.
Share your trip
Share your live trip with family. If something feels wrong, the Safety centre has SOS to the Ollo safety team and Kenya's emergency numbers. More on safety
Kenyan law requires a helmet on every boda ride, for the driver and the passenger.
Paying
Pay the way Nairobi pays
Cash or M-Pesa
Pay your driver in cash at the end, or pay with an M-Pesa prompt on your phone.
Card or Apple Pay
Debit or credit card in the app, or Apple Pay in the iPhone app.
A receipt for every trip
Every charge is listed on its own line, and you can download a PDF invoice.
Questions
Boda rides: common questions
How do I book a boda boda with Ollo?
Open the Ollo rider app, enter where you're going and pick Bike or Electric Bike. You see the price before you confirm. When a driver accepts, the app shows their name, photo, bike and plate.
How much is a boda ride in Nairobi with Ollo?
The app shows the exact price for your route before you book. As an example, on 26 October 2026 at 18:56 the app quoted KES 377 for Bike from Nairobi CBD to JKIA. Prices change with the time of day, traffic and demand.
Can I pay for a boda in cash?
Yes. Pay the driver in cash at the end of the trip, or pay by M-Pesa, card or Apple Pay in the app. Reserved rides are paid when you reserve and can't be paid in cash.
How many people can ride on an Ollo boda?
One passenger. Bike and Electric Bike are 1 seater. For two or more people, pick Mini (Car), Comfort or OLLO XL.
Can I drive a boda with Ollo?
Yes. Sign up in the Ollo Driver app with your own bike and choose Bike or Electric Bike. Commission is never more than 18%, so you keep at least 82% of every fare.
More answers in the Help Centre.
Ready?
Your boda is a tap away
Download the Ollo rider app on Google Play or the App Store and book in seconds.
