Motorcycle-based deliveries have driven a sharp increase in demand for Bolt’s parcel delivery service in Kenya, with orders climbing more than 130 percent between January and July 2026. The surge in motorcycle deliveries — introduced by Bolt as a standalone product category in February — has helped the platform surpass …
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Bolt has introduced a new ride category, Bolt Comfort, targeting Nairobi’s rising middle-class and professional clientele who prefer more premium transport services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Launched on Wednesday, the move aims to draw higher-end passengers and boost ride values in response to shifting urban mobility needs. …
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Ride-hailing service Bolt Kenya has recorded a 46% reduction in trips conducted outside its app in the past six months, following the introduction of stricter safety measures aimed at curbing non-compliant practices. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The company credits the significant decline to its tougher enforcement strategy, …
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Commissions earned by Bolt drivers will now be subject to a 16% value-added tax (VAT) following the enactment of the 2023 Electronic, Internet, and Digital Marketplace Supply Regulations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel For the past 15 months, Bolt has covered the VAT cost for drivers, helping to …
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Bolt has introduced a new “Trusted Contacts” feature, allowing both passengers and drivers to designate friends or family members as emergency contacts. This feature ensures that if the account holder is unreachable, Bolt’s Safety Team can escalate Ride Check alerts or Emergency Assist requests. It’s part of Bolt’s Sh14 billion …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
