Bolt Sets Industry Benchmark as First Ride-Hailing Platform to Comply with South Africa’s New Transport Regulations
One of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms, Bolt has formally registered under South Africa’s recently implemented transport legislation, a ride-hailing powerhouse developed as a standard for safety and compliance in the e-hailing sector.
The Certificate of Registration was issued to Bolt from the National Public Transport Regulator formally to confirm its adherence to the new framework. The regulations which were introduced earlier this year announced the change of the e-hailing industry by mandating enhanced control, improved passenger safety measures, and more transparent driver licensing processes.
According to Bolt’s Senior Public Policy Manager for South Africa, Fikile Nzuza-Chunga, stated that,
“The company welcomes the clear and progressive regulations and sees its registration as reinforcing trust in the platform’s commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainable growth”. She further mentioned that “Bolt has actively worked with regulators and industry partners to ensure it met compliance requirements”.
In addition to demonstrating Bolt's willingness to comply with official transport regulations, the approval provides a standard for other ride-hailing companies which are still in the process of registering.
Platforms that neglect to register run the risk of losing their legal authority to conduct business in the nation due to an approaching compliance deadline. The Department of Transport highlighted that platforms must register in order to continue offering South African drivers and passengers with legal support.
About Bolt
Markus Villig founded Bolt, a worldwide mobility platform with its headquarters located in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2013. Bolt began as a ride-hailing app and has now grown to provide e-scooters, food delivery, and car sharing in over 45 countries, including several in Africa.
The organization, which has a significant presence in places like Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi, focuses on safe, convenient, and reasonably priced urban mobility. Bolt has positioned itself as a modern alternative for standard transportation, utilizing digital payments, driver-partner networks, and app-based booking to facilitate seamless urban travel.