Advertisement banner image
Exclusive

SimpliRide targets drivers in second attempt to crack Nigeria’s ride-hailing market

SimpliRide’s ultimate success will depend on whether it can achieve the wide-scale adoption needed to challenge its entrenched, deep-pocketed rivals

Mobility

Bolt brings dash cam app to Kenya as drivers demand more safety

Bolt has launched a dash cam feature in Kenya to improve ride safety, protect drivers and riders, and stay ahead of Uber in Africa’s mobility market

Insider

Condia Insider: Bolt rolls out family plan

In this letter, we explore: Bolt rolls out family plan, African fintechs named amongst the World’s top 300 fintechs, Rally Cap partially exits South Africa’s Stitch.

Consumer Tech

The real cost of commuting in Lagos —and why public transport might still be your best bet

Cowrywise crunches the numbers on Bolt, danfo and personal cars to show what Lagosians actually pay to commute.

Mobility

Ride-hailing drivers seek 5% commission in petition against Uber, Bolt, InDrive and Lagride

Lagos drivers demand a 5% commission cap from Uber, Bolt, and others, seeking insurance and welfare reforms amid Nigeria’s worsening gig economy crisis.

Mobility

Lagos state summons Uber, Bolt, others over alleged unfair practices in ride-hailing sector

Lagos State Government has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, and others to a public hearing following a petition by AUATON over insecurity, unfair labour practices, and regulatory violations.

Mobility

Nigerian ride-hailing drivers take welfare fight to lawmakers

Drivers suffering under the weight of macroeconomic conditions have continued to advocate for acceptable policies to survive the ride-hailing sector, enduring low patronage.

Mobility Tech

Lagos gets electric tricycle hailing via Bolt

Bolt has launched electric tricycles in Lagos, expanding its green mobility strategy in Nigeria with battery-powered “keke” to reduce emissions and fuel costs.

Mobility Tech

Local ride-hailing app SimpliRide launches in Nigeria with zero commission

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.

Mobility

Bolt suspended in Tunisia over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion

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.

Exclusive

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian ride-hailing drivers launch SimpliRide to challenge industry giants

Drivers believe an indigenous app will be more attuned to their specific needs.

Mobility

EXCLUSIVE: InDrive introduces bank transfer feature for trip payments

This move positions InDrive as the first ride-hailing platform in Nigeria to adopt this approach. It also affirms bank transfers as the most acceptable mode of trip payment

Advertisement Ad
Advertisement Ad