Bolt records 42% drop in offline trips in three months
Bendada.com - Jul 10, 2025
Bolt reported a 42% drop in offline trips over the last three months. The number of users utilizing the Trusted Contacts feature surged to over 31,000, a 300% increase since January.
Nigerian ride-hailing drivers to strike on May 1 over low fares and poor working conditions
Bendada.com - Apr 23, 2025
Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos announce plans to suspend services on May 1, 2025. Drivers protest against low fares and high commission rates imposed by platforms like Uber and Bolt.
inDrive drivers in Botswana face misconduct allegations
TechCabal - Oct 21, 2023
Drivers using inDrive in Botswana are facing misconduct allegations, including belligerent behavior, sexual harassment, and overcharging. Passengers have reported incidents of drivers demanding higher fares than agreed upon and even physical assault.