Bolt Awards €20,000 in Seed Funding to South African Entrepreneurs in First Accelerator Program
May 27, 2025
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 (over R400,000) in funding to ten standout participants. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to support entrepreneurial growth within…
Bolt Adds Flight Tracking to Scheduled Rides For Easier Airport Pickups
May 14, 2025
Bolt has announced the rollout of a Flight Tracking feature that syncs with your flight details when scheduling a ride from the airport. Witn this feature, delays, cancellations or early arrivals don’t leave you stranded…
Bolt Unveils Dash Cam Safety Feature for Drivers in South Africa
May 5, 2025
Bolt has announced a new partnership with Driver Technologies to bring affordable, high-tech dash cam functionality to its driver partners across South Africa. Through this partnership, Bolt drivers can now turn their smartphones into fully…
Bolt Records 46% Drop in Offline Trips Following Enhanced Safety Measures
April 9, 2025
Bolt has announced a 46% reduction in offline (off-app) trips across its platform, following the implementation of a series of enhanced safety measures designed to protect both passengers and drivers. The decline, recorded over the past…
Bolt Urges Riders to Avoid Offline Trips to Ensure Secure Ride-Hailing Experiences
December 19, 2024
Bolt has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers to refrain from engaging in offline trips. This caution comes as part of Bolt’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and drivers on…
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…