Lagos App-Based Drivers to Strike on May Day, Targeting Bolt, Uber, Others Over Exploitation
The drivers will stop working for 24 hours, refusing to provide services on platforms such as Uber, Bolt, and inDrive
The drivers will stop working for 24 hours, refusing to provide services on platforms such as Uber, Bolt, and inDrive
Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform, on Thursday, 19th of March hosted an Iftar gathering in Kano to bring together Muslim ...
Under the new system, drivers will earn ₦150,000 per month, way lower than their potential earnings under the previous model
Instead, the company explained that the recent fare adjustments were aimed at creating a more balanced and sustainable marketplace that ...
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Chapter, has threatened a protest if the decision is ...
The bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria's economic nerve center, pulses with a unique rhythm fueled by its 24-hour activity and ...
Bolt, a ride-hailing platform in Nigeria, has commended the Lagos State Police Command for its commendable efforts in apprehending several ...
Kolawole Aina, AUATON's South-West vice president, stressed the need for a unified regulatory system that benefits all stakeholders in the ...
The rewards included items such as Smart TVs, Smart Watches, Car Vacuum Cleaners, and essential food supplies
Through its web and mobile apps and APIs, Juicyway simplifies money movement while ensuring market-driven pricing
Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, announced that it has been granted an operational license by the Anambra State Government. This ...
The company disclosed this figure on Thursday, attributing its growth to a diverse range of services and a firm focus ...
Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, on Tuesday, October 29 hosted a successful driver-led safety summit in Calabar themed, "Driving the ...
Despite Nigeria's prevailing economic difficulties, including heightened inflation and increasing operational costs, the fintech, telecommunications, and ride-hailing industries have maintained ...
Bolt upgrades driver safety with the feature’s continued rollout

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