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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.
Bolt Nigeria has clarified the situation with the ride-hailing union. According to the company, its drivers are independent contractors in a gig economy, not traditional employees.
Telkom, a South African telco, has deployed six new electric vehicles to diversify revenue streams and improve customer service. Users can pay bills and register for digital services by scanning the embedded QR codes with Telkom EVs.
Bolt, a ride-hailing company, has introduced additional safety measures to address driver security concerns. New riders will take selfies to confirm their identity before a ride request.
Nearly a month after BasiGo raised $1.5 million, the EV startup has secured a $5 million investment to boost local production of electric buses in Africa.
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), a Nigerian-owned vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) factory in the country.