Tag: Bolt
Uber, Bolt and others to apply for license in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the amended National Land Transport Act into law, enabling ride-hailing service operators in that country to apply...
Bolt partners M-KOPA to launch 5,000 e-bikes in Kenya
Bolt is collaborating with Kenya’s largest financier of e-bikes, M-KOPA to allow new and existing drivers within the country to lease ROAM and Ampersand electric...
Bolt expels 5,000 Kenyan drivers in six months
Over the past six months, Bolt has expelled 5,000 Kenyan drivers who failed to comply with safety regulations or have been involved in safety-related issues.
The Estonian...
Bolt Kenya temporarily suspends 5% booking fee amid license renewal limbo
Bolt Kenya has temporarily suspended its 5% booking fee while it seeks clarification from the National Transport and Regulatory Authority (NTSA) regarding the renewal...
Bolts Drivers in Nigeria Threaten 3-Day Nationwide Strike Over Hikes In...
Bolts drivers in the Federal Republic of Nigeria have announced a three-day nationwide withdrawal of their services to demand an upward adjustment in both...
Digital taxi drivers in Nigeria threaten strike
Bolt and Uber drivers in Nigeria are taking a strong stance against ride-hailing companies for plotting to break the unified front of the drivers.
The...
ECOBANK customers to get discounts on Bolt
Ecobank Ghana and Bolt have signed a partnership agreement to offer discounts to Ecobank customers who patronize Bolt services and pay with Ecobank cards.
Under...
Bolt lays off workers in Nigeria
Days after pledging to invest $350 million to create over 300,000 jobs in Africa, ride-hailing platform Bolt has laid off 17 of its 70...
Bolt to invest $350 million in Africa
Multinational ride-hailing company Bolt has announced its intentions to invest €500 million ($530 million) in Africa over the next two years.
This investment, according to...
Kenyan drivers want Bolt license revoked but…
Drivers of ride hailing service Bolt in Kenya want the license of the company revoked if Bolt does not agree to reduce commission charged...