Simpliride, a driver-led ride-hailing platform, has launched in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, offering a subscription-based alternative to Uber and Bolt. The initiative marks a major shift in Nigeria’s gig economy, empowering drivers with better pay and protections.
Tunisian authorities have suspended Bolt over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion, freezing $3.8 million in accounts. The move raises concerns over ride-hailing regulations in North Africa as Bolt challenges the decision.