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Ride-Hailing Firm Bolt Denies Kenya Exit Claims, Commits to Ongoing Operations
Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed reports that it plans to withdraw from the Kenyan market, saying a document circulating online…
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Digital Convenience vs Ecological Sovereignty: Kenya’s Tourism Sector Faces Its First Platform War
Tourism used to be guided by memory, luck, and handshake logistics. If you made it to Nairobi National Park, it…
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The Safari Goes Digital: How Bolt and Uber Are Turning Wildlife Tourism into a Click-to-Book Price War
Uber’s move into safari bookings did not arrive with fanfare. It appeared quietly inside its standard ride-hailing app — wedged…
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When Ride-Hailing Turns Rogue: What If a Driver’s Bias Cost a Passenger Their Care in Kenya?
In the age of ride-hailing, convenience is supposed to be the promise. But what happens when that promise is broken—not…
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Bolt Sees 46% Drop in Offline Trips in Kenya After Safety Measures
Bolt Kenya has announced a 46% reduction in offline (off-app) trips across its platform, following the implementation of a series…
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Bolt cautions customers against offline trips during festive season
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers in Kenya to refrain from engaging in offline…
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Bolt to celebrate its drivers with new campaign
Bolt has launched its driver reward campaign, dubbed ‘Drive for a Prize’ in efforts to celebrate its top-performing drivers in…
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[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking Bolt’s Strategy for Kenya
Bolt was recently awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received…
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Bolt launches a Ksh.2.9m accelerator program for its drivers in Kenya
Ride hailing platform Bolt has today launched an Accelerator Program for its drivers and riders in Kenya. The program will…
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Bolt seeks new collaborations with driver federation
Bolt has today held an exclusive driver engagement forum with the National Digital Transport Federation, in efforts to foster cordial…
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Bolt suspends more than 5,000 drivers from its app
Bolt on Wednesday revealed that it has suspended more than 5000 drivers in Kenya from its platform in the past…
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Win for Bolt as it finally secures licence renewal from NTSA
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has finally given Bolt Kenya a green light to continue with its operations…
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Little Cab CEO raises concern over Bolt’s licencing
Bolt Kenya has been all over the news in the past couple of weeks following reports that the National Transport…
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Bolt Kenya suspends its 5% booking fee
Bolt Kenya now says it has suspended the 5% booking fee included in the riders’ fare. In a statement seen…
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Bolt increases fares to cushion drivers from soaring fuel prices
Taxi-hailing company Bolt has revised its fare prices to cushion its drivers from the recent fuel price hike by the…
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Bolt to invest 100 million euros in the Kenyan market amidst license wrangles
Amidst license renewal wrangles with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Bolt has revealed plans to 100 million euros…
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Bolt launches reward scheme for its drivers in Kenya
On-demand transport platform Bolt has announced the launch of an innovative Driver Reward Scheme for its drivers in Kenya. The…
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Bolt surpasses over 100 million rides in Kenya
Ride-hailing service Bolt has revealed that it has facilitated over 100 million rides in Kenya since entering the market. Over…
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Bolt responds to kidnapping incident involving their driver
Ride-hailing service Bolt has found itself on the wrong side of Kenyans, again. This is after reports emerged that one…
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Bolt sets up driver engagement centre in Nairobi
Bolt, the on-demand mobility platform in Africa, has launched a driver engagement centre in efforts to enhance its driver relations…
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Bolt rolls out Driver Selfie Check feature to enhance safety and security on its platform
Bolt has rolled out a driver selfie check feature on its platform to enhance safety and also prevent driver impersonation…
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Governor Sakaja meets Bolt founder a day after drivers threaten to strike
Just a day after drivers working with digital ride-hailing companies held demonstrations in Nairobi pushing for reduced commissions, Governor Johnson…
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Bolt customers in Kenya prefer shorter trips
Bolt customers in Kenya prefer shorter trips that are less than 10km with more than 5 million rides taken over…
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Linda Ndung’u is the New Country Manager for Bolt Kenya
Ride-hailing company Bolt has appointed Linda Ndungu as its new country manager, charged with the responsibility of scaling the company’s…
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Bolt launches 2nd edition of its women in tech internship program in Kenya
On-demand transport platform Bolt has rolled out the second edition of its Women in Tech internship program in Kenya. Launched…
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Bolt raises €628M, its largest funding ever, to boost growth
Ride-sharing and food courier service Bolt has raised €628 million at a valuation of €7.4 billion. The round is Bolt’s…
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New Bolt feature lets drivers name their price
Ride-hailing app Bolt announced today that it’s introducing some new features to the platform. The new feature will now allow…
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We did not suspend driver in viral assault video, Bolt Kenya says
Ride-Hailing app Bolt Kenya has dismissed claims that it suspended the driver whose video of him being assaulted by three…
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Here is why #DeleteBoltApp is Trending on Twitter
If you’re an active Kenyan on Twitter you’ve probably seen the #DeleteBoltApp hashtag trending since Friday morning. This is after…
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Bolt introduces Electric Tuk Tuks, Bikes and Bicycles in Kenya
On-demand transportation platform Bolt has introduced electric tuk tuks, and e-bicycles on its platform as the company expands its greener…
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Bolt Raises Fares Due to Increased Fuel Prices
Ride-hailing company, Bolt, has revised its prices across all cities in Kenya in response to the increased cost of fuel…
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New Appointments
Bolt Food appoints Edgar Kipngetich Kitur Country Manager for Kenya
Bolt has announced the appointment of Edgar Kipngetich Kitur as the Country Manager for Bolt Food in Kenya. Edgar joins…
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Bolt introduces Bolt Green ride category for eco-friendly rides
Ride-hailing Bolt has introduced a new ride category on its platform. Dubbed Bolt Green, the category will offer eco-friendly rides…
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Bolt Adds New Security Features on its App For Safer Rides
On-demand transportation platform Bolt has announced some new security updates on its app. The company has made some upgrades on…
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[Interview] Covid-19 pandemic made us more innovative, Ola Akinnusi, Bolt Country Manager says
Just like in many other sectors, the coronavirus pandemic has adversely affected the cab-hailing industry across the global markets. In…
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