Articles about Bolt South Africa

Bolt SA partners govt agencies to empower drivers

The company teamed up with the National Department of Transport and Gauteng Provincial Regulatory Entity to educate drivers on the National Land Transport Amendment Act.

Bolt SA bolsters safety measures amid rising attacks

Following recent attacks on e-hailing drivers, Bolt South Africa has introduced new safety features, including high-risk area alerts, to protect drivers and passengers.

Bolt partner plans to bring 1 500 Bajaj vehicles to SA

MyNextCar raises $10 million from Emso Asset Management, with the support of Bolt, Assemble Capital and E2 Investments.

Bolt intros dashboard cameras for driver partners

The new feature enables riders and drivers to record video during trips for evidence collection, in the case of a safety incident.

Bolt adds ‘trusted contacts’ to in-app safety toolkit

The feature will enable Bolt’s safety team to get in touch with the account-holder during an emergency.

Bolt’s contentious Bajaj Qute service sees customer demand

Bolt Lite grows 10% month-on-month, as cash-strapped riders take to the low-cost option to use Bajaj Qute vehicles.

Bolt SA intros selfie verification feature for riders

As part of this in-app feature, riders will be given the option to take themselves a selfie before they are able to place a ride-hailing order.

New Bolt app feature allows multiple ride requests view

Bolt upgrades its driver app to allow driver-partners to add their end-destination and increase their earning opportunities.

Bolt to host driver engagement sessions across SA

The e-hailing firm aims to support drivers and address app-related issues hindering their ability to earn effectively.

Bolt SA to use Bajaj vehicles for parcel deliveries

The new same-day parcel delivery service, Bolt Send, will initially operate in Johannesburg North.

Bolt SA on track with job creation target

The e-hailing company will introduce 2 000 vehicles over the next two years to provide employment opportunities to South African youth.

Bolt SA beefs up safety with trip monitoring features

The e-hailing company introduces in-app security features to monitor trips and send drivers insights during the journey.