Bolt Promises to Improve Welfare of Drivers

**Gives Cars to Driver’s League Challenge Winners

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The popular ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has promised to improve the welfare and overall experience of its drivers through the introduction of initiatives that will reward their loyalty.

The Regional Manager for Bolt in West Africa, Ms Ireoluwa Obatoki, said this when the company rewarded two drivers on the app with brand new cars after they emerged winners of the Bolt Driver’s League Challenge.

“We congratulate the winners of this year’s challenge and appreciate their dedication and loyalty to Bolt and its riders. Bolt recognises and cherishes the essential role drivers have played in expanding our brand in Nigeria and ensuring the continued sustenance of our operations.

“Through our Driver’s League Challenge, we are building a community of drivers dedicated to delivering the utmost service quality.

“We use this as an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and efforts throughout the year. We remain committed to the welfare of our drivers and promise to continue introducing initiatives that will improve their overall experience,” she said.

The scheme was established by the leading mobility platform in 2020 in recognition and appreciation for service excellence. It celebrates top-performing drivers on the platform.

In addition, it showcases Bolt’s commitment to advancing and easing mobility in Nigeria while supporting drivers with extra earning opportunities.

This year’s edition was the third and was held for eight weeks. Drivers in Nigeria were rewarded with prizes worth about N20 million, including brand-new cars and various home appliances.

The 2022 Bolt Driver’s League competition was divided into the Premier League and Championship League, which catered to existing drivers on the platform, and the Rookie League, dedicated to new drivers.

Drivers were evaluated by unique criteria, including finished trips, online hours and maintaining a high driver score at the end of the eight-week campaign.

Eligible participants were given goals in the form of rides finished and ratings by riders to qualify to win tokens towards the prizes.

Drivers who had accumulated enough tokens were entered into a raffle draw which determined the winners. The challenge recorded outstanding participation nationwide and saw Mr Ajibade Ademola from Lagos and Mr Kazeem Shehu from Abuja victorious in their respective categories.

Expressing his excitement at winning the Premier League and being awarded as the Overall Top Driver in Lagos, Mr Ademola thanked Bolt for the initiative.

“When I got the call that I had won, I was so happy that I shouted and called my family to celebrate. I thank Bolt from the bottom of my heart; only God can reward them for this. This is the first time in my life I have been the owner of a brand-new car, so I am very grateful. My birthday is in four days, so this is the best gift I could receive from anyone,” he enthused.

On his part, Mr Shehu, who triumphed in the Championship League, also thanked Bolt for the reward.

“My vision in life has always been to become a transporter and open a company of such. I want to help others as Bolt helped me, who just joined their platform four months ago.

“This win has proved that destiny can only be delayed but not denied. My appreciation to Bolt is not just because of the car, but because Bolt has allowed me to be my own boss,” he said.