Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform in Africa, has launched its ‘Scheduled Rides’ feature in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Qqeberha, allowing users to book rides as much as 72 hours in advance.
Details
Scheduled Rides ensures that riders will not be bothered about drivers’ availability during peak hours. To ensure that many drivers participate in this set-out, customers will pay extra charges to enjoy this feature.
The new feature will also be valuable for business customers; through the Ride Booker feature on the Bolt Business account, business customers can now reserve rides for work-related trips or book the same for their business guests.
Additionally, riders can select their desired category and include special instructions for drivers. This helps to customise each ride according to the rider’s needs.
Another critical benefit this new feature offers is that there will be no surge pricing. This will allow riders to book trips without worrying about a potential change in the current charge.
What They’re Saying
Speaking about the new feature, the PR Manager at Bolt, Sandra Suzanne Buyole, said: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of scheduled rides in selected cities. At Bolt, we understand the importance of convenience and reliability for our riders, and this new feature underscores our dedication to providing a seamless transport experience.
With scheduled rides, our riders can now plan their journeys with confidence, knowing that their Bolt ride will be waiting for them when they need it. We look forward to continuing to innovate and improve the way people move around their cities.”
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