A ride-hailing platform that has faced criticism for its driver verification processes and safety standards.
Bolt recognises 50 drivers for professionalism, service quality
Bolt recognized 50 outstanding driver-partners at its 2025 End-of-Year Community Awards in Lagos. The awards celebrated drivers for their professionalism, service quality, and commitment to community building.
“Go Viral or Go Home”: Inside the agency that turned influence into industry
Dayo Adedeji reached out to Adefolaju Amoo, CEO of GridCode, via DM, offering free advice that led to Dynasty Africa's first client. Dynasty Africa has successfully guided nearly 100 brands, including TikTok and inDrive, through impactful marketing campaigns.
Bolt records 42% drop in offline trips in three months
Bolt reported a 42% drop in offline trips over the last three months. The number of users utilizing the Trusted Contacts feature surged to over 31,000, a 300% increase since January.
Nigerian ride-hailing drivers to strike on May 1 over low fares and poor working conditions
Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos announce plans to suspend services on May 1, 2025. Drivers protest against low fares and high commission rates imposed by platforms like Uber and Bolt.
inDrive drivers in Botswana face misconduct allegations
Drivers using inDrive in Botswana are facing misconduct allegations, including belligerent behavior, sexual harassment, and overcharging. Passengers have reported incidents of drivers demanding higher fares than agreed upon and even physical assault.
