Bolt is set to expand its services beyond the 16 towns it operates. Bolt Kenya country manager Linda Ndung’u confirmed the report and said a sum of Sh
Bolt is set to expand its services beyond the 16 towns it operates. Bolt Kenya country manager Linda Ndung’u confirmed the report and said a sum of Sh 13.4billion will be invested into the plans.
“Bolt shall double down on increasing its footprint across Kenya by expanding its services into more cities and town centres. This will provide access to affordable and quality services to customers whilst providing earning opportunities for drivers in Kenya,” said Bolt Kenya country manager Linda Ndung’u.
Achievements
The allocation by the Estonian-based digital ride-hailing firm represents 20 percent of Sh66.8 billion (500 million euros) that it will invest in its operations in Africa over the next two years, creating opportunities for over 300,000 new drivers and couriers in 2023.
Launched in South Africa in 2016, Bolt now operates ride-hailing and delivery services in six additional countries, including Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tunisia, with over 47 million customers and 900,000 drivers on the platform.
In Kenya, Bolt is the largest ride-hailing service provider in terms of towns, with its services available in 16 towns, including Kakamega, Nakuru, Naivasha, Eldoret, Kitale, Nyeri, Meru, Embu, Nanyuki, Karatina, Kilifi and Malindi. It recently introduced its corporate travel arm – Bolt Business– a space largely controlled by Little, in addition to its existing Bolt Food delivery service.
