Ride-hailing services in Edo State to face new regulations
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Edo State is gearing up to introduce new regulations for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt that operate within its boundaries. The…
Heetch moves to rejig ride-hailing services in Senegal; eyes Côte D'Ivoire
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The growth of ride-hailing services has been impressive in a handful of West African countries, especially, Nigeria and Ghana. However, the growth…
Mobility fintech startup - Moove - raises US$23m to help Uber drivers acquire cars
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Nigerian mobility fintech startup, Moove, has raised US$23 million in its Series A debt and equity funding round. According to the startup,…
Uber and Bolt Drivers Begin Strike To Protest Increase in Cost of Maintenance
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Uber and Bolt drivers in Nigeria, under the aegis of Professional E-hailing Drivers and Partners Association (PEDPA), have embarked on an industrial…
Bus-booking Platform - Plentywaka - Announces Acceptance into Techstars Toronto Acceleration Program; Plans Expansion to Canada
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Nigerian bus-booking platform, Plentywaka, has announced that it has been accepted into the Techstars Toronto accelerator program. Plentywaka joins nine other startups…
Gokada Announces Nikhil Goel as New CEO
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Nigerian-based logistics start-up, Gokada, has officially announced Nikhil Goel as its new CEO. The announcement is coming eight months after former CEO,…
Uber and Lyft Will Now Share Information About Drivers' Misconduct
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Uber and Lyft have announced that they would share information about drivers whose account was deactivated after committing serious offenses, including physical…
Lagos State Launches Lagos Ride with 1000 SUVs; To Compete with Uber, Bolt
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Lagos state government, under the leadership of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, launched Lagos Ride. Lagos Ride is an e-hailing taxi service,…
Bolt Raises $182 Million to Boost Operations in Europe and Africa
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Estonian-based ride hailing service provider, Bolt, has raised $182 million (€150 million) in an equity round. In an interview with TechCrunch, CEO…