Articles about Bolt

Only three of 12 e-hailers registered in SA as deadline looms

The Department of Transport can impound vehicles or deny licences if the platforms ignore registration requirements.

inDrive partners with Cartrack on driver safety tools

The e-hailer and Cartrack will offer tracking, emergency response and dashcam services to platinum-tier drivers.

Bolt for Business sees strong growth in SA

Driver data shows rising platform usage, with Joburg, Cape Town and Durban accounting for the highest volume of rides in 2025.

Study shows shift in e-hailing public perception

The majority of surveyed ride-hailing users consider the service safer than conventional transport modes, such as buses and traditional taxis.

InDrive allows drivers to keep 99% of fare income

The ride-hailing firm introduces a limited-time 1% commission initiative in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

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.

Govt formalises e-hailing with new transport law

Developers that allow users to use their apps without an operating licence risk a fine of up to R100 000, or up to two years in jail.

Bolt Business appoints new SA country manager

With prior leadership roles across Africa, Milu Kipimo will drive business development and expansion for Bolt’s corporate travel offerings in the country.

SA moves to regulate e-hailing amid rising violence

South Africa is introducing the National Land Transport Amendment Act to better regulate the e-hailing industry, following rising violence against drivers.

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 rolls out enhanced safety features amid rising concerns

Bolt is taking a proactive approach to safety, introducing AI-powered dash cams, in-app emergency tools and mandatory rider ID verification to protect drivers and riders.

Bolt denies allegations of TikToker kidnapping on e-hailing ride

The e-hailer says, based on the available data, the incident described did not occur during a Bolt trip.