A ride-hailing platform operating in various countries, including South Africa, aiming to provide affordable transportation.
Bolt’s Fleet Partner MyNextCar Raises $10M to Scale Affordable Ride-Hailing in South Africa
MyNextCar secured $10 million in its first institutional funding round. The funding round was led by Emso Asset Management with support from Bolt, Assemble Capital, and E2 Investments.
Nigerian ride-hailing drivers take welfare fight to lawmakers
Ride-hailing drivers conducted a log off action on MayDay to protest for better welfare. Drivers have petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly for national policy recognition of their employment status.
May Day strike grounds ride-hailing in Nigeria as drivers demand fairer terms from Uber, Bolt
AUATON organized a nationwide strike on May Day, paralyzing ride-hailing services across major Nigerian cities. Over 500 drivers gathered at Onikan stadium in Lagos to voice their demands for better pay and working conditions.
Local ride-hailing app SimpliRide launches in Nigeria with zero commission
Simpliride has officially launched its services in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, charging drivers a flat daily fee of ₦1500.
