As part of this in-app feature, riders will be given the option to take themselves a selfie before they are able to place a ride-hailing order.
is rolling out a rider verification feature nationally on its e-hailing app, which gives riders the option to verify themselves.
The rider will also need to upload an identification document, which Bolt will check against the selfie. The validation process takes from a few seconds to a couple of minutes and requires the latest version of the Bolt app to use, says the company.“Being able to verify that riders are who they say they are is the number one feature requested by driver partners in South Africa.
The rider verification feature forms part of a suite of driver safety features recently introduced on Bolt’s app.The features aim to upgrade driver safety by providing more information about riders, ensuring all driver’s safety-related feedback is escalated to the team for further investigation.Enables drivers to see how many trips the rider placing an order for a trip has taken on the Bolt platform in the past, including the rider’s star rating.
These are part of Bolt’s existing safety features, including the in-app safety toolkit enabling drivers to share their ride details with a friend or loved one, the Emergency Assist button, and an audio recording feature, to record the trip during a ride.
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