Bolt (formerly Taxify), the leading on-demand transportation platform in Africa, today launched operations in Port Harcourt. The expansion brings Bolt’s cities in Nigeria to a total of 8: the service is already well established in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Owerri, Benin City, Calabar and Uyo.
Bolt allows passengers conveniently, quickly and cost-effectively request for a driver to pick them up wherever they are, to take them wherever they want to go.
Uche Okafor, Bolt’s Regional Manager for West Africa: “After successful launches in 7 Nigerian cities, expanding to the cosmopolitan city of Port Harcourt is a natural next step for Bolt as it further reinforces our position to make urban travel easier, quicker and more reliable. We are also looking forward to introducing flexible employment opportunities to thousands of drivers and vehicle owners in the city.”
Mr Okafor continued: “We aim to offer the most convenient and safest service for urban travel. In keeping with this, we have ensured that our drivers have their backgrounds checked by the State Intelligence Bureau of the Nigerian Police. Our driver’s apps also have an SOS button that automatically notifies the Police Control Room of the Rivers State Command whenever it is activated.”
Bolt service is easy to use: passengers simply download the Bolt app from the iOS or Android app stores and set up a user profile. When they’re ready to ride, users open the app, set their location and their intended destination. The app will then give a cost estimate for the trip. Once passengers request the ride, the app alerts drivers nearby who accept the ride.
Once a driver has accepted the ride, passengers will be able to see their driver’s name, photo, car model and registration, as well as be able to track the driver making his or her way towards them in real time – all of which makes it easy to be sure that they get safely into the correct vehicle with the correct driver. Passengers can also share their trip details using the “share your ETA” function on the app, as an extra layer of security. When the ride is complete, payment is made with cash, or via the debit card details the rider entered into the app.
To celebrate Bolt’s launch in Port Harcourt, Bolt will be offering a 20% discount on all fares for the launch period and passengers can enjoy a free first ride up to N2000 with the promo codes BOLTPH when they apply the promo code.
Bolt has already signed drivers up to the platform in Port Harcourt, who all receive 85% of all fares paid by passengers. What’s more, drivers using the platform are their own boss, as they can choose how many hours they drive, there are no monthly dues, and they can work in whichever areas they want to.
How do drivers in Port Harcourt join Bolt?
If you want to become a Bolt driver, you will need a valid Nigerian driver’s license, an Android or iOS smartphone with GPS, and undergo an onboarding/training program.
For more information or to sign up to drive, visit https://partners.bolt.eu/
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