Saturday has become the most popular day for Bolt riders in Kenya in the year 2024, beating Friday, which held the top position in 2023, according to the just unveiled Bolt Rewind 2024.

The report released by ride-hailing platform, Bolt, showcases deeper insights into the latest rider and driver trends in Kenya and across the globe over the past one year.

The Bolt Rewind 2024 report revealed that across Kenya, Bolt rides commonly started from airports and restaurants, which is a clear shift from the trends witnessed in 2023.

The record-holding Bolt rider completed 1,477 trips, while the top driver completed 8,104 trips, with the longest trip taken in Kenya in 2024 covering a distance of 79.884172km.

Internationally, the Bolt Business category showcased its expanding influence, with the highest number of rides recorded being taken in Bangkok, Johannesburg, and Asunción.

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Businesses primarily used Bolt on Fridays, with most trips happening between 5pm and 6pm.

Bolt Regional PR Manager - Africa Sandra Suzanne Buyole noted that the data from Bolt Rewind 2024 revealed how Bolt services have become part of the urban fabric in Kenya.

“Together with our 200 million customers and 4.5 million drivers, we look forward to a new year of taking more steps towards our mission to make cities for people, not cars in Kenya,” said Buyole.

Bolt has committed to continue working with drivers and riders in its efforts in providing reliable, safe, and accessible mobility solutions and transformation of urban transportation.