Bolt Launches Ride-Hailing Inter-City Service, Offers 20% Discount

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The dreams of Nigerians travelling across towns and cities in Nigeria in a comfortable manner have now come to pass as a leading mobility platform, Bolt, has launched the first ride-hailing inter-city service, with customers enjoying a 20 per cent discount for rides booked on the platform, though only valid for up to a maximum of N5,000 per ride.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the company said the inter-city category on Bolt offers fast and convenient rides, noting that this service was launched on the backdrop of its desire to connect cities and transport people conveniently, an extension of its intra-city offering.

However, this service is currently available for the Lagos-Ibadan and Owerri-Port Harcourt routes and is accessible through the mobile platform, allowing users to book trips to and from these cities conveniently.

With the festive period approaching, Nigerians can utilise the inter-city service to visit family and friends within these cities where the service is available.

This provides riders with safe, fast and comfortable rides at the touch of a button. Bolt’s inter-city category advances its commitment to excellent service delivery by simplifying city-to-city transportation. With the innovative offering,

To use the service, riders can request an inter-city trip by simply setting their destination on the platform, confirming their pick-up location, and then clicking on request, which will connect them to a nearby driver, just like the intra-city service.

The difference is that the inter-city service is only available from 6 am until 3 pm daily. The inter-city service also provides replacement vehicles on standby to ensure no hindrance affects the journey.

In the statement, Bolt reiterated its position as the leading platform in Nigeria’s ride-hailing industry, noting that its ultimate focus is optimal customer satisfaction.

Since launching in the country, Bolt has redefined the mobility sector in Nigeria with innovative and unique offerings that ease riders’ mobility and provide earning opportunities for drivers.