Bolt has launched a significant partnership with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to offer comprehensive safety training to drivers and couriers on its platform.

Bolt has also roped in the National Police Service and Nairobi City County Government to enhance road safety by offering a practical program that is aligned with traffic regulations.

The firm says the move will enhance cooperation between Bolt, its drivers and courier partners, and key transport stakeholders for a safer, more professional urban mobility.

The workshop involves training expert sessions tackling traffic laws, behavioral change, personal security, optimal application usage and etiquette, and key first aid procedures.

The ride hailing platform expects drivers and couriers they host to better comprehend and adhere to traffic rules and regulations in Kenya and grow their partnership into the future.

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Bolt General Manager for Rides – Kenya, Dimmy Kanyankole, said Bolt will continue to invest heavily in cutting-edge technology and innovations to safeguard the well-being of its users.

“We are also dedicated to forging partnerships with key government and industry players, promoting adherence to all crucial laws and regulations governing the ride-hailing sector,” said Kanyankole.

Nairobi County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Mobility and Works, Ibrahim Nyangoya the workshop seeks to shape the riding and driving culture across Kenya.

“We must equip people to drive positive change on our roads. Public-private partnerships are no longer a luxury but a necessity, and it’s encouraging to see Bolt taking the lead,” stated Nyangoya.

The training enables drivers and couriers with key knowledge and hands-on skills in road safety, effective app usage, and personal security for a more secure ride-hailing experience.

“This workshop deepens our collaboration with partners like Bolt, helping raise safety standards for both drivers and riders,” said Nairobi Traffic Commandant Dr Frederick Ochieng.

He added: “Road safety is a shared duty, and I’m confident participants will leave with practical knowledge and a stronger commitment to responsible driving.”

On his part, NTSA Manager for Road Safety Programs Samuel Musumba termed the road safety training workshop was timely

“We aim to reduce road deaths by 50 per cent by year-end, and this demands real collaboration.

“Real progress in road safety requires partnership, and we cannot achieve meaningful results unless we work together.”