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E-hailing platform introduces flight tracking feature for seamless airport rides in South Africa
Bolt introduces a new flight tracking feature that synchronises ride bookings with flight schedules, ensuring timely pickups without extra charges, enhancing the travel experience for users across South Africa.
SA's biker delivery boom | Exploring the dangers women drivers face in the e-hailing industry
As incidents of robberies targeting e-hailing drivers rise, how do women navigate this dangerous landscape? Discover the stories of three pioneering women who defy the odds in South Africa's male-dominated gig economy.
SA’s biker delivery boom | Unpacking the dangers delivery bikers face
As South Africa's food delivery industry grows, riders face alarming safety challenges, including high crime rates and inadequate training. This article explores the risks they encounter and the urgent need for reform.
E-hailing company Bolt distances itself from dangerous practice of people selling driver profiles
Bolt faces backlash as individuals openly sell driver profiles, risking passenger safety and violating company policies.
Bolt's new 'Trusted Contacts' feature enhances safety for riders and drivers
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched a new feature that allows passengers and drivers to designate emergency contacts to be notified in case of an urgent situation during a ride.
Wanatu launches in South Africa: is this e-hailing app driving inclusivity or division?
South Africa's first Afrikaans e-hailing platform, is stirring debate over inclusivity and job creation in the transport industry.
Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile lauds Bolt’s R1 billion investment to upgrade safety features
Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, applauded Bolt's initiative to invest €100 million (R1. 87 billion) in technology enhancements over three years.
E-hailing service provider at the forefront of discussions about collaboration in mobility sector
In celebration of Transport Month, global leader in urban mobility and services, inDrive, took a central role in shaping discussions at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024, an event that has become the heartbeat of transportation innovation on the continent.
Bolt opens new Engagement Centre in Cape Town
Africa’s leading on-demand e-hailing platform, Bolt, has opened its second Driver Engagement Centre in Thornton, Cape Town, this week.
KZN e-Hailing app users brace for three-day strike
The Kwazulu-Natal e-Hailing Council has called for an app shutdown over several issues facing drivers.
‘Quit the blame game!’ TikToker drops bars on Naija-Mzansi Chidimma Adetshina fueled beef
In the lyrical breakdown he tackles the corruption saga around Chidimma Adetshina’s mom fraudulently acquiring a South African ID by stealing someone’s identity.
Bolt blocks users participating in prank ride requests amid online beef between South Africa and Nigeria
In a digital world, South African and Nigerian social media users utilise technology to settle their scores by requesting prank rides in foreign countries.
Bolt blocks cross-border ride requests amid silly fake ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa netizens
Those responsible for the malicious activity have been identified and blocked from using the Bolt app, and the company has reaffirmed its commitment to the platforms’ zero-tolerance policy to abuse.
South Africa and Nigeria tensions rise as silly Bolt prank wastes drivers time, fuel and money
South Africans have started a troubling trend that could hurt drivers in both Nigeria and South Africa.
Cape e-hailing drivers to halt services on certain days between August and December
The Western Cape E-Hailing Association (WCEA) has apologised in advance for the inconvenience that may cause during their series of monthly protests.
Bolt introduces speech-to-text translation feature for their driver app
Ride-hailing platform, Bolt, is enhancing its Driver App with a new chat feature that allows driver-partners to communicate more effectively with passengers, regardless of language barriers.
Bolt boosts safety with rider checks in South Africa
According to Bolt, the rollout of rider verification in South Africa forms part of its ongoing investment in safety features on its platform, enhancing driver-rider trust and offering drivers more reasons to pick up an order.
Bolt riders will now be required to submit selfie, IDs as app gets tough on safety and security
In a bid to crackdown on criminal activity on the Bolt app, the e-hailing company said on Thursday that it was introducing new features aimed at improving driver and rider safety.
Bolt inspires students with Mandela Day tech tour
For Mandela Day, Bolt hosted Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust students in Johannesburg, providing them with an inside look at the tech and ride-hailing sectors and offering career inspiration through interactive sessions with industry experts.
Life imprisonment for man who strangled and killed Bolt driver
THE Durban High Court has sentenced Luyanda Makhanya to life imprisonment for the murder of Bolt driver Siboniso Shangase.
Former Bolt boss to face company at CCMA after being fired
Sanction follows accusations that she failed attend a key parliamentary meeting on the eve of the Covid-19 national lockdown in March 2020
‘Massive win’ for e-hailing industry after signing of transport bill
The e-hailing industry has welcomed he signing of the National Land Transport Amendment Bill.
Bolt welcomes signing of act allowing e-hailing services to apply for operating licences in SA
The e-hailing service said that the signing of the National Land Act brings about stability and clarity for the industry.
Santaco welcomes amendment to laws governing e-hailing services
Santaco’s Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala said the introduction of e-hailing services within the road-based passenger transportation sector has been incredibly disruptive, leading to loss of business for the minibus and meter taxi industry.
Bolt hosts rider safety event at Campus Square in Auckland Park
Combining safety education with fun activities, the event educated riders about various safety features available on the Bolt app.