Bolt expands women-only rides amid Ekurhuleni women killings
Women can request female-driven rides.
Bolt, the South African e-hailing giant, is expanding its women-only ride category amidst a series of killings in Gauteng. The company has introduced additional safety features, including a panic button and the ability to report harassment or intimidation through its app. Nine women whose bodies were found in Ekurhuleni and one in Soweto are being investigated by the South African Police Service (Saps).
Simo Kalajdzic, senior operations manager at Bolt South Africa, said the expansion is due to the ongoing interest from both women riders and women driver-partners. The company has seen more women using the women-only offering. Kalajdzic stressed that passenger safety remains a priority, and all drivers undergo security checks, including document verification and criminal-record checks.
Riders are encouraged to confirm driver and vehicle details before getting into the vehicle, and the in-app panic button allows riders to alert emergency responders discreetly.
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