The leading ride-hailing platform in Europe and Africa - Bolt is set to launch its operations in two major urban centers in Tanzania, setting the stage for a continued push to expand its market footprint within the country. The service is available in Arusha from yesterday and will become available in Zanzibar in the next few weeks.
Bolt’s launch in Arusha and Zanzibar will see the number of Tanzanian cities served by the platform rise from the current three to five, making it the largest ride-hailing service provider in terms of geographical reach.
Speaking to the journalist in Arusha yesterday, The Bolt Country Manager in Tanzania, Remmy Eseka said that Bolt’s mission is to make urban transportation more convenient and affordable for more people, thus broadening the company’s reach, providing a platform for job creation through its social contribution. "After Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Dodoma cities, it was natural that Bolt would gradually expand across the country. We now intend to build new communities in Arusha and Zanzibar as we continue to gain the trust of the Tanzanian people," said Mr Eseka.
He said the 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. Passengers and drivers can rate each other out of five stars and leave feedback using the Bolt app," he said
He added that Bolt has already signed drivers up to the platform in Arusha and Zanzibar, who all receive 80% of all fares paid by passengers. What’s more, drivers using the platform can choose how many hours they drive, there are no monthly dues, and they can work in whichever areas they want to.
Drivers’ cars must be a 2000 vehicle model or newer. The car has to be four-door (Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, etc). This means that everyone hailing a ride through Bolt can be confident that they will get to their destination safely and comfortably.
Bolt’s launch in Arusha and Zanzibar will see the number of Tanzanian cities served by the platform rise from the current three to five, making it the largest ride-hailing service provider in terms of geographical reach.
Speaking to the journalist in Arusha yesterday, The Bolt Country Manager in Tanzania, Remmy Eseka said that Bolt’s mission is to make urban transportation more convenient and affordable for more people, thus broadening the company’s reach, providing a platform for job creation through its social contribution. "After Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Dodoma cities, it was natural that Bolt would gradually expand across the country. We now intend to build new communities in Arusha and Zanzibar as we continue to gain the trust of the Tanzanian people," said Mr Eseka.
He said the 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. Passengers and drivers can rate each other out of five stars and leave feedback using the Bolt app," he said
He added that Bolt has already signed drivers up to the platform in Arusha and Zanzibar, who all receive 80% of all fares paid by passengers. What’s more, drivers using the platform can choose how many hours they drive, there are no monthly dues, and they can work in whichever areas they want to.
Drivers’ cars must be a 2000 vehicle model or newer. The car has to be four-door (Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, etc). This means that everyone hailing a ride through Bolt can be confident that they will get to their destination safely and comfortably.
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