Nigeria has emerged as one of Bolt’s fastest-growing safety-technology markets, recording 1,596 drivers already using the company’s in-app dash cam feature barely months after its rollout in August 2025.
The figure places the country second globally in adoption, ahead of several long-established European and Asian markets.
The dash cam feature turns a driver’s smartphone into a dual-facing recording tool, capturing activity inside and outside the vehicle. Bolt says the system was introduced to create stronger evidence trails, discourage unsafe behaviour, and address disputes quickly when incidents occur.
All footage is stored securely in the cloud and is only accessed when needed for investigations, insurance reviews, or safety checks.
Adoption in Nigeria has increased partly because the initiative is powered by Bolt’s partnership with Driver Technologies, a U.S. firm known for mobile-based dash cam software.
Through this arrangement, drivers receive cloud storage and premium safety functions at a discounted monthly rate after a one-month free trial, making the tech inexpensive and easy to scale across different Nigerian cities.
For many users, the feature adds another layer to existing safety tools already built into the Bolt platform, GPS tracking, driver identity checks, trip-sharing options, and real-time support channels.
Bolt’s latest Safety Perception Survey shows that Nigerian riders and drivers generally see app-based mobility as safer than traditional transport and believe features like the dash cam significantly strengthen their sense of security during trips.
Speaking on the strong reception, Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Bolt’s head of Regulatory & Policy for Africa, said: “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Bolt. Initiatives like the dash cam, coupled with our ongoing education and awareness efforts, are central to our mission of ensuring every trip is safe, transparent, and respectful.
We’re encouraged to see Nigerian drivers leading the way in embracing this innovation, the strong uptake demonstrates our drivers’ commitment to providing safer rides and reinforces Nigeria’s leadership in adopting technology that protects both riders and drivers.”
With the growth rate, Bolt plans to extend the dash cam programme to more cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan.
The company is also boosting engagement with regulators and safety groups to embed dash cam footage into incident-reporting and accountability frameworks.
The expansion, Bolt says, will ensure a stronger safety culture across Nigeria’s urban mobility network.
