Kenya’s leading ride hailing service provider; Bolt, has announced that it has begun operations in Thika, Kakamega and Kisumu, in a move which is seen as the company’s Continued drive towards expanding its market footprint within the country.
Bolt’s launch in Thika, Kakamega and Kisumu, will see the number of Kenyan cities and towns with access to the company’s services, rise from the 2, to 5, making it the largest ride hailing service provider in terms of geographical reach alone.
Bolt currently provides 85% net income to its drivers in Kenya, only charging a commission of 15% which is much lower than the fees charged by other platforms currently available in the Kenyan market.
The company has also laid out a rapid expansion plan in East Africa.
The expansion plan, involves a five year strategy focused on local transportation options such as ‘Boda Bodas’ and ‘Tuk Tuks’.
Bolt’s Country Manager for Kenya Ola Akinnusi, made it known 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”.
Mr. Ola Akinnusi also added that, “After Nairobi and Mombasa cities, it was natural that Bolt would gradually expand across the country. We now intend to build new communities in Kisumu, Kakamega and Thika as we continue to gain the trust of the Kenyan people. Launching in these areas will allow us to provide a safe and affordable avenue for passengers to get a ride.”
