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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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BUSINESS
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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BUSINESS
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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