Bolt to Invest Ksh 14 Billion to Strengthen Safety Features and User Trust in Kenya
November 7, 2024
Bolt has committed to invest Ksh 14 billion over the next 3 years to raise awareness of its safety features as well as introduce measures to help prevent safety cases before they happen. Previously, Bolt…
Bolt Kenya Hosts Wellness Workshop for Female Drivers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 31, 2024
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was…
Bolt Raises Base Fares for All Ride Categories by 10%
August 26, 2024
Bolt has today announced an increase in its base fare across all ride categories. This is in response to the recent protest by drivers who demanded better pay. Uber raised its base fare last week…
Bolt and Hakki Africa Partner to Provide Vehicle Financing for Drivers
August 20, 2024
Bolt has announced a strategic partnership with Hakki Africa to provide vehicle financing for drivers on its platform, in efforts to enhance their earnings. This partnership aims to deploy 1,500 vehicles over the next 18…
Bolt Acknowledges e-Taxi Drivers’ Protest, Calls for Collaborative Solutions
July 18, 2024
On Monday, e-Taxi drivers held demonstrations in Nairobi demanding better pay. They claim the rates offered by the platforms are not sustainable. Bolt has issued a statement regarding this but the company is yet to…
Digital Taxi Drivers in Nairobi Hold Protest Demanding Better Pay
July 15, 2024
Digital taxi drivers in Nairobi are on a go-slow today, demanding better pay and enforcement of the rule that requires digital taxi platforms to take only an 18% commission for every ride. The drivers are…
Bolt Achieves KES 10 Million Goal to Aid Flood Victims in Kenya through 'Flood Assist' Initiative
June 26, 2024
Bolt has announced that the target to raise KES 10 million to assist flood victims was achieved. By riding on the Bolt platform using the ‘Flood Assist’ category, Bolt riders supported victims of the floods…
Bolt Business Customers in Kenya Can Now Issue Trips to Employees Through Coupons
May 17, 2024
Bolt has announced new Bolt Business Coupons, allowing businesses to share or fully cover the cost of a one-off ride with their employees and customers. Coupons, a part of Bolt Business platform, aim to support customers with…
Bolt Adds "Flood Assist" Category to Support Flood Victims In partnership With the Kenya Red Cross
May 13, 2024
Bolt has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to support flood victims across Kenya through a new category on its app, the “Flood Assist” category. Bolt will initially contribute Ksh 5 million, with a total…