Topic: Bolt
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....
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 ...
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....
Bolt Rewind reveals the longest trips and food deliveries ordered in Kenya in 2023
Dec 29, 2023 at 01:26 PM
Bolt, the ride-hailing platform, picked up most of its customers globally in 2023 from airports and train stations with the most popular pick-up days being Friday and Saturday....
Bolt clarifies who foots ride discount bill
Dec 28, 2023 at 02:38 PM
In a recent revelation, digital ride-hailing giant Bolt has clarified the misconception surrounding discounts offered to riders, affirming that the company, not the drivers, bears ...
Bolt launches innovative rider verification feature to enhance driver safety
Dec 20, 2023 at 08:06 PM
In a strategic move to enhance safety measures within its platform, Bolt, a key player in the online cab-hailing sector in Africa, has unveiled its latest safety innovation through...
Bolt introduces new features in a bid to enhance safety of drivers and customers
Dec 13, 2023 at 03:56 PM
Bolt has unveiled an array of innovative Trip Safety Monitoring features for its ride-hailing vehicles in a move aimed at enhancing security for both drivers and riders amid concer...
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...