Topic: Bolt
Bolt witnesses 46 per cent drop in offline trips as new safety measures take effect
Apr 09, 2025 at 02:35 PM
Offline trips on the Bolt Kenya platform have fallen by an impressive 46 per cent in the last six months, thanks to a series of robust safety measures designed to secure both drive...
Bolt Food expands Iftar delivery options with its special deals during Ramadan
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:17 AM
As the sun sets and the call to Maghrib prayer signals the end of the day’s fast, many Nairobi residents are turning to Bolt Food for a swift, hassle-free Iftar experience....
How safe do you feel? Bolt users share experiences with new security features
Mar 04, 2025 at 02:33 PM
I had heard the debates online—some praising Bolt’s new security features, others questioning whether they truly made a difference....
Bolt expands electric bike fleet to 500 in Kenya, aims to triple number by 2025
Feb 26, 2025 at 01:38 PM
Bolt’s electric two-wheeler fleet in Kenya has now surpassed 500 vehicles, representing a significant milestone in the company’s drive for sustainable transport solutions....
How Bolt is leveraging technology to enhance safety of riders and drivers
Feb 09, 2025 at 04:00 PM
In a bustling metropolis like Nairobi, where the rhythm of life flows through the daily ebb and flow of ride-hailing services, safety is paramount....
Bolt unveils Trusted Contacts feature to enhance passenger and driver safety
Jan 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Bolt has rolled out a new safety feature, Trusted Contacts, allowing passengers and drivers to add family members or friends as emergency contacts who can be reached if the account...
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Bolt Rewind 2024: Saturday is the most popular day for Bolt riders across Kenya
Dec 30, 2024 at 03:51 PM
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 ...
Bolt Food introduces early cashout for courier partners in Kenya
Nov 26, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Courier partners working with Bolt Food in Kenya now have access to their earnings faster, thanks to the newly launched Early Cashout feature....
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Bolt commits Sh14 billion to boost ride safety features over the next three years
Nov 07, 2024 at 01:13 PM
Bolt has unveiled a comprehensive Sh14 billion investment plan in an effort to reinforce its ride safety features over the next three years....
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Top 10 innovative drivers receive Sh288k each in Bolt Accelerator Program Kenya
Sep 19, 2024 at 03:37 PM
The Top 10 innovative taxi drivers have received Sh288,000 each at the just-concluded Accelerator Program Kenya as the taxi-hailing firm seeks to enable its drivers and couriers....
Bolt hikes base fares by 10 per cent to support driver earnings as drivers murmur
Aug 26, 2024 at 08:34 PM
In a move designed to bolster driver earnings and ensure continued quality service, leading on-demand mobility company Bolt has announced a 10 per cent increase in base fares acros...
Bolt teams up with Hakki Africa to boost vehicle ownership for ride-hailing drivers
Aug 20, 2024 at 05:46 PM
In a groundbreaking move set to transform the ride-hailing industry in Africa, Bolt, the continent's leading on-demand mobility company, has announced a strategic partnership with ...
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Bolt launches taxi ride category to assist flood victims in Kenya
May 13, 2024 at 02:47 PM
Bolt has launched a partnership with Kenya Red Cross that will see it help hundreds of thousands of victims of floods that have ravaged most parts of Kenya in the recent weeks....
120 entrepreneurs finally embark on Bolt's Accelerator Program in Kenya
May 03, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Ride-hailing giant Bolt has announced the 120 finalists for its innovative Accelerator Program in Kenya....
Bolt, M-Kopa partnership sparks green revolution in Kenya's ride-hailing industry
Apr 22, 2024 at 06:09 PM
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable urban mobility, Bolt, an on-demand mobility company, in partnership with M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, has unveiled its e...
Bolt feted for its significant role in the East Africa transportation sector in 2023
Apr 03, 2024 at 01:49 PM
Bolt has been feted as the "Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024" by the Global Brands Magazine for its contribution to the transportation in the East African region....
Bolt unveils Sh2.9 million seed fund for Kenya drivers, couriers, family members
Mar 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Bolt has unveiled a Sh2.92 million Accelerator Program intended to enable Kenyan drivers, and couriers or their immediate family members to establish and expand their business....
Drivers unbolt their welfare and security pains in heated meeting with Bolt bosses
Feb 21, 2024 at 11:21 AM
There were fireworks during a meeting convened in Nairobi by ride-hailing company, Bolt, in an effort to address the numerous challenges facing the drivers in regards to their welf...
Bolt unveils a unique new feature that allows riders to compliment their drivers
Jan 24, 2024 at 01:06 PM
Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, has unveiled an innovative addition to its app, named 'Driver Compliments.'...
Bolt takes stringent measures to prevent drivers and riders from taking trips offline
Jan 10, 2024 at 03:40 PM
Riders using the Bolt platform can now navigate their journeys with an added layer of security, thanks to the introduction of a groundbreaking cancellation option in the app....
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