Bolt Addresses Data Privacy and Safety in Port Harcourt

Bolt conducted an engagement session in Port Harcourt focused on data privacy and digital safety for passengers and stakeholders in the ride-hailing sector. The event aimed to address growing concerns regarding the handling of personal information and passenger protection.

Rosemary Orubo, the Director of Enforcement and Compliance at the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, delivered a keynote address titled "Data Privacy and Trust in Digital Mobility: Protecting Passengers and Drivers in the Ride-Hailing Ecosystem." She highlighted that data protection is crucial for ride-hailing safety, warning against the misuse of personal information generated during trips. Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Bolt’s Head of Regulatory and Policy for Africa, stressed that technology alone cannot solve safety issues and emphasized the importance of user understanding of available safety tools.

Bolt has introduced features such as Emergency Assist, Share Trip, and Audio Trip Recording to enhance safety. This meeting was Bolt's second Passenger Safety Meet & Greet in Nigeria in 2026, following an earlier event in Abuja in June.