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Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Ravon: 12:39am On May 04, 2019 |
Bolt (formerly Taxify), the leading on-demand transportation platform in Africa, today launched operations in Uyo and Calabar. It is the first ride-hailing service to connect passengers with drivers in these cities. The expansion move brings Bolt’s cities in Nigeria to a total of seven: the service is already well established in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Owerri and Benin City. Bolt is a cell phone-based application that lets passengers easily, 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 our successful launches in Nigeria’s main centres, expanding to Uyo and Calabar 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 both cities”. 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 make and 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 both cities, 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 BOLTUYO and BOLTCALABAR when they apply the promo codes using their debit cards. Bolt has already signed drivers up to the platform in both cities, 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 Uyo and Calabar 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. SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/05/04/bolt-launches-in-uyo-and-calabar/ 4 Likes
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Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Nobody: 4:40am On May 04, 2019 |
Good morning fellow Nigerians ![]() |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Nobody: 4:41am On May 04, 2019 |
Finally The local based firm there Muza ride were so mediocre Guess they have been closed with this Anyway uyo is small. So most rides won't pass 1k to 2k But cars will last long 7 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Olaiya26: 4:42am On May 04, 2019 |
This people are just senseless. Bolt in Lagos is still a scam they are running to other states. Nonsense Uber still the best 9 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Nobody: 4:43am On May 04, 2019 |
Your news ain't detailed. |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by meobizy(f): 4:44am On May 04, 2019 |
...yes? What do you want? At the news: this is good. I am happy for my fellow Cross River and Akwa Ibom citizens. 1 Like |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by sonnie10: 4:44am On May 04, 2019 |
Not bad. But I have a better and more effective model for a city like Calabar with relatively low vehicles traffic |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Donald3d(m): 4:44am On May 04, 2019 |
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Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Chinashopping84: 4:46am On May 04, 2019 |
Good hope it will reduce the stress on commuters |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by jeroncomputers(m): 4:53am On May 04, 2019 |
Good move |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by bamasite(m): 5:02am On May 04, 2019 |
I do not know what your experiences with them are, but I have ways preferred Taxify(bolt) to uber during my Lagos trips Olaiya26: 10 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by ablelin: 5:12am On May 04, 2019 |
This is impressive, quite innovative. I hope more people venture into this. At least, this will also create jobs as long as the system is maintained. How I wish all roads were good and free, it would have been more interesting, they should try and sustain it too... Do you want to learn about skills and strategies in business or academics, or you want to learn from the likes of Lee Yuan Kew, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Thomas Sankara, you need counseling and guidance to success in life, or you want to take an introvert or IQ test, then visit here |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Born2Breed(f): 5:22am On May 04, 2019 |
Olaiya26: Scam ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by yomalex(m): 5:26am On May 04, 2019 |
Great Get a FREE first ride up to N2500 with promo code K8UVJ You are welcome � |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Craigslists: 5:32am On May 04, 2019 |
Bolt ![]() When dem go come Kano? 2 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by tochyano2: 5:36am On May 04, 2019 |
Kaduna bolt on ma mind ![]() |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by otokx(m): 5:38am On May 04, 2019 |
Is it the laid back, sleepy Calabar town that I know or what? 4 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Shikini: 6:02am On May 04, 2019 |
Uyo and Calabar have fairly good road network. The biggest challenge for Uber/Taxify vehicle owners in Lagos is bad roads, bad roads and bad roads everywhere. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Alamu1111: 6:33am On May 04, 2019 |
Nice one
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Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Onyenna(m): 6:45am On May 04, 2019 |
cool |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by clems88(m): 6:47am On May 04, 2019 |
Just wait n see how they will price from watt to Marian 50 naira ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by Nobody: 7:00am On May 04, 2019 |
Calabar is too small |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by lonelydora: 7:01am On May 04, 2019 |
Why are they all avoiding Port Harcourt? 3 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by 0taPiaPia(m): 7:12am On May 04, 2019 |
lonelydora: Alu 4. Aka rivers of blood. Even if Ph is on steady 2.0 surge, I wouldn't drive there. ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by HarryDuce(m): 7:17am On May 04, 2019 |
lonelydora:Maybe it's the insecurity. We would hear that a driver has been beheaded and Wike would put the blame on the FG. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bolt Launches In Uyo And Calabar by lonelydora: 7:23am On May 04, 2019 |
HarryDuce: I think also it's because of the nature of the roads. PH have also Aba Road |
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