Mobility

M-KOPA and Bolt have teamed up to make transportation in Kenya greener with the planned introduction of over 5,000 electric motorcycles, promising better earnings for drivers.

BasiGo has unveiled its electric bus production line at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers plant in Thika to increase the electrification of Kenya’s public transport.

SafeBoda, a Ugandan ride-hailing app, has added an electric motorcycle (“Electric Boda”) option to its service list, turning the gasoline-reliant industry towards a green, sustainable alternative.

Uber South Africa has launched teen accounts for riders aged 13 to 17 who are supervised by a parent or guardian, with safety features such as live trip tracking.

Kenya’s Ministry of Roads and Transport launched its recently completed e-mobility policy to promote local production and assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create job opportunities for its citizens.

Two weeks after a data-sharing dispute between the Lagos state government and Uber, the ride-hailing platform is increasing driver earnings by 10%.

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric mobility startup, has received $3 million from CFAO Group to boost electric bus production in Kenya and Rwanda.

Bolt has expanded to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, after launching in several African markets in three months.

A year after raising $100 million, South Africa-based car subscription company Planet42 has raised $16 million in local-currency debt and equity funding from Standard Bank.

Bolt South Africa has added a new feature, ‘Driver Destinations,’ to its ride-hailing driver app to help drivers earn more money. In Nigeria, Bolt driver partners are receiving fuel and insurance discounts.

Bolt is expanding into Cairo, offering drivers a 15% commission waiver and riders a 50% discount to compete with other ride-hailing companies in Egypt, including Uber and inDrive.

Bolt is launching in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to increase its expansion and job creation plans across Africa. With 100 drivers onboarded so far, the ride-sharing company won’t charge its usual commission for the first 6 months.

The Ogun State Government has partnered with Spiro, an electric vehicle manufacturer, to boost the adoption of electric bikes in the state, beginning with 13 swap stations over the next six months.

OX Delivers, a UK-based e-mobility startup, has received a $1.5 grant from Energy Catalyst as it prepares to roll out its all-electric OX4 trucks in Rwanda.

Bolt has announced that it will expand into Harare, Zimbabwe, as part of its strategy to create jobs in Africa. Additionally, the ride-hailing company is waiving driver commissions for a minimum of six months.

Ivorian used car marketplace, Auto24, has acquired Tanzania’s classifieds platform, Kupatana, to strengthen its presence and expand in sub-Saharan Africa. This follows its expansion into Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa in 2023.

Bolt has launched same-day parcel delivery in South Africa a month after shutting down Bolt Food. Customers can send parcels via the Bolt app.

Bolt Kenya has introduced a new feature that allows riders to report drivers who encourage offline trips and payments.

inDrive is venturing into financial services for drivers and delivery riders, further setting itself apart from competitors.

Bolt has launched a fuel subsidy bonus campaign to reward its drivers in Lagos and Abuja with up to ₦10,000 when they finish 50 rides in a week. It comes two days after the ride-hailing company said its drivers are independent contractors, not employees.