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A ride-hailing platform operating in various countries, including South Africa, aiming to provide affordable transportation.
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Lagos mandates QR codes, driver tags for all ride-hailing cars
Bendada.com - Nov 10, 2025
The Lagos State Government is implementing a mandatory registration system for taxi and ride-hailing drivers. Drivers will be required to wear official identification tags on their shirts.
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7 in 10 Nigerian ride-hailing users are Women aged 25-34, a new Bolt study reveals
Bendada.com - Nov 06, 2025
42 million Nigerians are estimated to use ride-hailing services by 2025. Women aged 25 to 34 account for 70% of ride-hailing users in Nigeria.
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Bolt offers ₦1M ride credits, 300 meal vouchers to mark Customer Service Week
Bendada.com - Oct 08, 2025
Bolt is marking Customer Service Week with a national thank-you tour. The company is giving 300 drivers ₦5,000 meal vouchers across 10 cities.
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LagRide introduces  40% trip discount  to support Lagosians during flooding
Bendada.com - Sep 29, 2025
LagRide is offering a 40% discount for riders in Lagos from September 24 to October 13, 2025. The company plans to deploy 10,000 new cars and drivers before the December travel rush.
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Uber shuts down in Côte d’Ivoire after six years
Bendada.com - Sep 29, 2025
Uber shut down operations in Côte d’Ivoire on September 24, 2023, after six years. The company faced pressure from driver cash-flow needs and regulatory frictions.
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