Lagride secures $100 Million UBA facility to expand driver asset ownership

Lagride has secured a $100m financing facility from UBA to expand its Drive To Own programme, enabling Lagos drivers to become asset owners.

Bolt recognises 50 drivers for professionalism, service quality

The recognition comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector in Q3 2025, when platforms such as Uber, inDrive, and LagRide faced public criticism and protests from drivers, particularly in Lagos.

Yango Ventures backs Gigmile to expand delivery financing across Africa

Yango Ventures’ new backing for Gigmile shows global tech capital flowing into Africa’s delivery and gig-worker fintech space.

Bolt data shows rising airport trips despite growing insecurity

Bolt airport trips in Nigeria surge ahead of Detty December. The data highlights shifting travel choices amid rising insecurity.

BasiGo expands Nairobi’s EV network with three new charging depots and service centre

BasiGo expands its Nairobi EV network with three new charging depots and a service centre, reinforcing Kenya’s clean transport infrastructure.

Roam opens its doors to everyday investors in $20M pre-series B push

Roam is opening its $20M pre-Series B round to everyday investors via Crowdcube. The campaign lets supporters buy stakes and join Roam.

Lagos mandates QR codes, driver tags for all ride-hailing cars

"It is a gradual process that has begun," said Olasunkanmi Ojowuro, Director of Transport Operations at the Lagos Ministry of Transport.

Lagride to cancel Lagos’ Korope with  low-cost Omni for safer, smarter group rides

Lagride launches the Omni, a low-cost, air-conditioned shared-ride service to replace Lagos’ Korope transport system.

7 in 10 Nigerian ride-hailing users are Women aged 25-34, a new Bolt study reveals

7 in 10 Nigerian ride-hailing users are women aged 25–34, a new Bolt study shows, highlighting safety as the key driver of mobility choices.

Uganda’s Asaak deploys 2,000 electric motorcycles in four months

Asaak deploys 2,000 electric motorcycles in Uganda in just four months, boosting e-mobility and financial inclusion for boda riders.

Auto24.africa launches EV24 in Kenya to power East Africa’s electric future

Auto24.africa, backed by Stellantis, has launched EV24 in Kenya to power East Africa’s electric vehicle future.

Spiro raises $100 million to power Africa’s electric mobility ambitions  

Spiro has raised $100 million just days after Lagos launched its $478 million Omi Eko electric ferry project.