Bolt’s electric category is live in Johannesburg, with a Santaco-affiliated association owning the BYD fleet.
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TechCentral’s sums suggest a driverless Tesla Cybercab would struggle to pay its way in Sandton.
Nigeria and Uganda are now closed, leaving Uber in just six African markets after four exits.
The Gautrain Management Agency reportedly plans to launch its own Uber- and Bolt-style e-hailing service in October.
Bolt’s Simo Kalajdzic discusses findings from an Ipsos study into rider safety perceptions in South Africa’s e-hailing market.
New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.
A new Ipsos report, commissioned by Bolt, has confirmed that safety concerns are shaping rider behaviour.
The private sector is being asked to take responsibility for safety as panic buttons become mandatory in e-hailing vehicles.
The national department of transport has begun holding workshops on the new e-hailing rules in South Africa.
Sustained unemployment and high levels of urbanisation have created a large population of people desperate for work.