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.

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: 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

Here’s how InDrive is thinking about combating offline rides

Soaring fuel costs have forced many drivers off the road, leaving the ride-hailing industry in a precarious position.

Ride-hailing, but for travel. Uber targets tourism in new drive

The expansion extends beyond Europe. In Greece, it is expanding its Uber Boat service from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu, and Santorini. Visitors can book rides to beach clubs and lesser-known destinations, capitalizing on seasonal peaks in tourism, part of a broader goal to become a one-stop shop for tourists.

Uber and Bolt drivers deal with this one-year-old Nigerian Fintech startup signals driver autonomy

The move comes at a time when ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria are facing increasing challenges.

Ride-hailing war escalates as South African and Nigerian ride-hailing drivers receive prank orders

Nigeria and South African riders on platforms like Uber and Bolt are intentionally cancelling rides after drivers have arrived at pickup locations leading to a waste of resources.

Ride drivers in Kenya commence five-day protest over Uber and Bolt’s non-implementation of 18% commission.

Kenyan Ride-hailing drivers have resorted to public protests over commission rates demanding that the government limit Uber and Bolt’s service fees

Exclusive: Nigeria’s first women-only ride-hailing app, HerRyde, “hibernates” after a year

After a year of operation in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja, HerRyde, a women-only ride-hailing platform has “hibernated” to re-strategise and source for funding ahead of a near re-launch.

Bolt opens Africa Head office in Nairobi

The Africa Head office will serve as a regional hub to offer integrated services and host the company’s top-brass leadership overseeing operations across Africa

Bolt might switch off operations in Tanzania over regulatory issue

Bolt might turn off car ride-hailing category in Tanzania should regulatory authority uphold its new service fee directive.