Bolt, a ride-hailing platform, has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring the safety of its female drivers.
This is even as the ride-hailing company has hosted the Women Drivers Safety Forum in Abuja, to address their safety concerns and educate them on the safety features available on the app. The forum brought together female drivers, safety experts, and representatives from Bolt to discuss safety challenges and best practices for ensuring the well-being of women drivers on the platform.
General manager at Bolt Nigeria, Osi Oguah, in his welcome address, said: “We recognize the unique challenges faced by women drivers, and we are committed to working hand-in-hand with them to address these issues. This forum is not just about raising awareness, but also about taking concrete steps to enhance the safety and well-being of our female drivers.
“We are constantly striving to improve the safety of our platform for all users. This forum is an opportunity for us to listen to the concerns of our female drivers, learn from their experiences, and continue to enhance our safety features and support systems.”
The forum featured presentations and discussions on a range of safety topics, including safety features on the Bolt app, strategies for handling challenging situations, self-defense awareness, reporting and support mechanisms. Drivers were guided through the app’s safety features, such as the emergency button, driver verification, trip sharing, audio recording amongst others and encouraged to utilize these tools effectively.
One of the female drivers at the event, Zhilichat Joshua, said: “This forum shows that Bolt cares about female drivers and our safety, and this event is refreshing to hear the experiences of other female drivers which helps to understand that some things are common and not peculiar issues to you as a person. I’m excited to be leaving this event today knowing more about the safety features available on the Bolt app, especially the audio recording feature”.
Bolt reiterated its commitment to driver safety and announced plans to continue organizing similar events in the future to further strengthen safety measures for female drivers on the platform. Another female drivers forum will be held in Owerri on Thursday, October 10.
