Dar es Salaam, 29 May 2026 — Bolt Tanzania has revealed new insights into the country’s rapidly growing gig economy during the Bolt Tanzania Mobility Dialogue 2026, a high-level roundtable that brought together regulators, policymakers, investors, and private-sector leaders to discuss the future of urban mobility and ride-hailing in Tanzania.
Hosted in partnership with Mwananchi Communications, the forum focused on building sustainable ride-hailing platforms capable of supporting long-term urban transport development while creating economic opportunities for thousands of Tanzanians.
Held in Dar es Salaam, the dialogue explored how regulation, investor relations, digital innovation, and economic inclusion are shaping Tanzania’s mobility sector and broader gig economy. Participants agreed that ride-hailing services have become an increasingly important component of the urban economy by improving first- and last-mile connectivity, supporting employment opportunities, and expanding access to digital financial services.
Speaking during the event, Bolt East Africa Senior General Manager, Dimmy Kanyankole described Tanzania as one of Bolt’s fastest-growing markets globally. He noted that tens of thousands of Tanzanian driver-partners currently depend on the platform as a source of income, reflecting the growing significance of digital mobility platforms in the country’s employment landscape.
Kanyankole also highlighted the sector’s contribution to government revenue, revealing that Bolt alone remits more than Tsh1 billion in VAT every month to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). According to him, the figures demonstrate the significant economic potential that could be unlocked through continued investment and supportive regulation within the mobility ecosystem.
In his keynote address, Andrew Magombana, Director of Road Transport in the Ministry of Transport, emphasized the importance of coordinated collaboration among government institutions, regulators, investors, technology providers, and communities in shaping the future of urban mobility.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening safety standards, enabling responsible innovation, and integrating ride-hailing platforms into national transport systems such as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). He also underscored the need to promote environmentally sustainable transport solutions as Tanzania’s urban population continues to grow.
The discussions further referenced findings from the 2026 Gig Economy Report, which estimates that ride-hailing contributes approximately 2.8 percent to South Africa’s GDP and generates nearly $1 billion annually in Kenya. Stakeholders noted that Tanzania has strong potential to achieve similar economic gains as digital mobility adoption continues to expand.
The forum concluded with renewed calls for closer collaboration between regulators and private-sector players to create a safe, inclusive, and investment-ready mobility environment capable of supporting sustainable urban transport and long-term economic growth.
Bolt Tanzania reiterated its commitment to working closely with government authorities and industry stakeholders to strengthen Tanzania’s mobility ecosystem while supporting innovation, job creation, and financial inclusion across the country.
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