Bolt surpasses 500 electric two-wheelers in Kenya

The event brought around 200 driver partners and key government officials.

The company has now included Bulawayo, Mutare, and Gweru to its expansion plans, as well as offering courier services in the country's capital.

The partnership intends to meet drivers' financial needs by allowing them to get upfront earnings, which the companies say increase their productivity.

Following the upgrades, the number of trusted contacts has been increased from one to five, and inDrive’s can reach out to these contacts during emergencies.

The new funds will enable the company to invest in product improvements, expand its service offerings, and enter new markets in Africa.

The competition aims to recognise the young tech businesses that often go unnoticed and lack access to resources, because they’re not based in major cities.

InDrive says it is adopting a proactive approach to promoting and establishing safe riding practises among its user base.

The inDrive offering also allows drivers and riders in the country to choose their own charges, rather than complying with costs set by algorithms.

Bolt, which is commemorating a decade in Kenya, claims to have more than tenfold increased its ride-hailing travels since its first year on the market.

The company operates in over 500 cities in more than 45 countries in Europe, Africa, Western Asia and Latin America.

Mark Loughran previously headed Microsoft’s Commercial Cloud Business in Poland, delivering $1 billion investment in digital transformation