Topic: Bolt
Bolt takes steps to address Kenya driver scams, licence renewal debacle - VIDEO
Nov 06, 2023 at 07:11 PM
Bolt has announced that it has taken action against the driver who was captured in a viral video exposing his private parts to a female client during a ride in his hailed taxi in N...
Bolt operating license finally renewed after regulation headwinds
Oct 30, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Prominent player in Kenya's ride-hailing sector Bolt has finally had its operation licence renewed....
Bolt addresses key concerns raised by NTSA in anticipation of licence renewal
Oct 30, 2023 at 09:33 AM
Ride hailing firm Bolt has suspended its controversial booking fees as it addresses issues raised by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) before renewal of its operating ...
Bolt suspends driver who exposed his private part in viral video for misconduct
Oct 24, 2023 at 03:44 PM
Bolt, a ride-hailing platform, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safety following a recent incident involving a Bolt driver, as the company suspended the driver in questi...
Bolt responds after NTSA rejects its operating licence renewal bid in Kenya
Oct 10, 2023 at 09:54 PM
Bolt, a prominent player in Kenya's ride-hailing and micro-mobility sector, has issued a robust response to the recent decision by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA...
Reasons why NTSA has rejected Bolt's bid to renew its Kenya operating license
Oct 10, 2023 at 02:29 PM
National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has declined to renew Bolt's license to operate in Kenya for allegedly failing to comply with the Transportation Network Companies (T...
Deny: Bolt addresses recent abduction incident involving one of its taxis
Jun 13, 2023 at 09:00 PM
In the wake of a recent safety incident where two young girls were abducted while riding in one of their vehicles, Bolt a ride-hailing platform in Kenya has issued a statement addr...
Java House expands its branch network to 84 with newest outlet in Eastleigh
Jun 06, 2023 at 04:28 PM
Java House, the renowned casual dining establishment, has announced the opening of its 84th branch in Nairobi's bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood....
Showfa, Kenya's first non-commission taxi hailing service, sets daily driver fee
Feb 27, 2023 at 04:45 PM
The recently launched local online hailing cab company Showfa which seeks to set itself apart from the rest has set Sh300 as the subscription fees for drivers as opposed to chargin...
Showfa: Kenya launches its first non-commission based hailing cab service
Feb 20, 2023 at 06:54 PM
Kenya has launched its first non-commission-based cab hailing platform known as “Showfa”, a colloquial for chauffeur....
Stima partners with Mogo and Bolt to distribute electric boda boda in Kenya
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:12 PM
In the deal, Stima will contribute motorcycles and battery swapping framework while Mogo, which has more than 50,000 active lease-to-own deals with motorcycle riders, will support ...
Bolt establishes regional hub in Nairobi
Jul 05, 2022 at 12:06 PM
Ride-hailing and food delivery application firm Bolt has opened its Africa Head Office in Nairobi to leverage the city’s strategic position to serve as a regional hub for its ope...
17-year-old KCSE candidate lures Bolt driver to his gruesome death
Mar 22, 2022 at 02:47 PM
A 17-year-old form four student at St. Patrick’s Education Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi named Elijah Magambi successfully lured a bolt driver to his death on February 11, 2022....
Bolt announces new Sh81.7 billion fund to accelerate expansion
Jan 17, 2022 at 01:50 PM
Bolt, on of the leading on-demand transport platforms in Africa and Europe, has announced its largest-ever funding in a bid to have cities move in more affordable and sustainable w...
Bolt introduces electric Tuk Tuks, motorbikes and bicycles in Kenya
Jun 07, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Bolt has introduced electric tuk tuks, and e-bicycles on its platform as the European ride hailing company focuses on greener transport options in the food category in Kenya....
Bolt partners with NTSA on Boda Boda riders training programme
Apr 30, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Digital taxi-hailing company Bolt partnered with National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and National Youth Service (NYS) to support the government’s boda boda training pr...
Why Uber, Bolt, Little drivers are soon switching off their apps
Apr 13, 2021 at 02:14 PM
Drivers of ride-hailing companies Uber, Bolt and Little are threatening to withdraw their services if their operators refuse to raise fares and commissions after the fuel price hik...
Bolt launches Web-enabled ride-hailing App
Nov 05, 2020 at 07:27 PM
Bolt launches Web-enabled ride-hailing App ...