Nicaragua: Roadworks in Managua reduce the profitability of ride-hailing drivers

Drivers using ride-sharing platforms in Managua, Nicaragua, are experiencing a decline in profitability due to ongoing, simultaneous road construction projects throughout the city. The infrastructure work has resulted in significant traffic congestion, forcing drivers to spend more time in transit and increasing their fuel consumption.

These delays have created operational challenges for those relying on private transport applications for their income. The combination of extended travel times and higher vehicle maintenance costs associated with idling in traffic is directly impacting the net earnings of the local driver workforce.