Bolt Sees 92% Rise in Driver Registrations After Uber Leaves

Following Uber's exit from the Nigerian market on September 2, Bolt has reported a 92% week-on-week increase in driver registrations. This surge reflects drivers' search for alternative platforms to continue earning amid rising operational costs and competition.

Teddy Appa-Dankyi, Senior General Manager of Bolt West Africa, confirmed the increase in an email to PUNCH Online, although the exact number of registrations before and after Uber's departure was not disclosed. Despite the heightened interest, Bolt will uphold its existing onboarding and safety requirements, ensuring that drivers previously suspended for serious violations will not be automatically reinstated.

Appa-Dankyi stated that the increase in driver interest demonstrates confidence in Bolt's platform and the opportunities it provides, while emphasizing that growth must not compromise safety. The company plans to continue investing in its platform and driver community as the ride-hailing market in Nigeria adapts to Uber's withdrawal.