Articles about Bolt

Bolt expands Bolt Accelerator Programme to SA

Following its success in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, Bolt’s Accelerator Programme now seeks 10 SA start-ups for seed funding.

Bolt sets aside big bucks to boost in-app safety

The e-hailer commits €100 million over three years, to strengthen safety measures on its platform, with SA also set to benefit.

Bolt, Liberty partner to improve driver’s financial wellbeing

Bolt is hosting financial wellness workshops for drivers, in partnership with Liberty.

Bolt opens driver engagement centre in Cape Town

The e-hailer opens its second local driver engagement centre, to strengthen its communication channels with driver-partners.

Bolt’s female drivers brush up on self-defence skills

The e-hailer introduces self-defence and anti-hijacking training sessions for its female driver-partners in Johannesburg.

ITWeb TV: Shesha calls for regulatory intervention in e-hailing

Regulation is the solution to many of the issues plaguing the local e-hailing industry, says the home-grown e-hailing app.

SAFTU condemns violence by alleged Shesha drivers

The Federation of Trade Unions urges taxi regulators to discipline and block Shesha drivers found guilty of violence and intimidation.

Santaco vows action on Shesha drivers over e-hailing ‘bullying’

The South African National Taxi Council will implement disciplinary measures against members who are found guilty of extortion and intimidation, it says.

New regulations to ensure e-hailing safety, fair prices

The Amended National Land Transport Act paves the way for the regulation of e-hailing services, ensuring compatible pricing and safety measures, say operators.

Blocking of Bolt drivers is persecution, say operators

Bolt operators are furious over the blocking of 6 000 drivers on the platform, saying they are being “persecuted” for no valid reason.

Bolt blocks over 6 000 drivers in ‘clean-up’ campaign

The e-hailer terminates its contract with thousands of drivers in South Africa over misconduct, in a bid to improve safety on the app.

InDrive accelerates focus on female drivers

The e-hailer plans to increase the number of local female drivers on its platform from 1% to 5% in the next few years.