Mobility company Bolt has expanded its services in Nigeria by introducing inter-city travel, as it seeks to ease the mobility of riders traveling across States.
This new upgrade comes from Bolt’s inclination to transport people conveniently while increasing the quality of service for inter-city riders.
However, the startup inter-city category doesn’t apply to all routes in Nigeria, as it is only available for Owerri-Port Harcourt and Lagos-Ibadan routes.
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The service, which is already available on the mobile app, permits users to book trips to and from these cities, without the hassle of commuting to their destination.
In a bid to ensure its affordability, Bolt is giving a 20 percent discount on all inter-city trips with a maximum of N5,000 per ride.
The booking of an intercity trip is also the same as that of the regular (intra-city) trip. All that is needed for the rider to do is to input their location and desired destination on the app and get paired with a nearby driver.
However, this service is different from Bolt’s regular trip in the area of timing. The inter-city trip is only available from 6 am to 3 pm.
With a commitment to easing the mobility of riders in Nigeria following its recent service upgrade, Bolt reiterates its position as the leading mobility company in the country.
Since its launch into Africa’s most populous nation in 2016, it has continued to redefine Nigeria’s mobility sector with its unique offerings. In 2019, Bolt rebranded from Taxify to better reflect the company’s vision to build a more convenient and affordable future of urban mobility.
Beyond the conventional motor ride-hailing services, the company has also diversified by introducing tricycle services which are available in five (5) cities across Nigeria. Bolt is no doubt committed to providing innovative ways to cater to the demand for mobility services.
It has continued to grow in leaps and bounds which has seen it operate in 33 cities in 25 states in 2021. The company is currently on a journey to build a presence in Nigeria’s 36 states, further deepening its motive to redefine mobility in Nigeria.