SPONSORED | In Cape Town and across a number of African cities, Bolt moves more people on its roads than traditional bus transport systems. Boltapp_za
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In Cape Town and across a number of African cities, Bolt moves more people on its roads than traditional bus transport systems. That is a substantial number, especially for a price-sensitive market. There is a need for us to support the circular and entrepreneurial economy and provide means for people to access opportunities, amenities and services.
Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar is head of public policy for East and Southern Africa at Bolt. Picture: SUPPLIED The needs in individual markets require the weaving of structured technology interventions coupled with local insights and expertise to ensure the service offered is exceptional, uniform and enabling for drivers and passengers.
For Bolt to continue its success in these markets, there needs to be a fair sense of the challenges and the dynamics that come with each region. Much of it is about pivoting and working about problems, many of which are out of our control — like load-shedding and potholes.
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