South African law is failing gig workers
In South African law, gig workers, such as Checkers Sixty60 drivers, are classified as “independent contractors” with limited labour... Read more
10 Jun
Bolt bans inter-country requests following prank war between Nigeria and South Africa
Cape Town — Nigerians and South Africans have engaged in a foolish Bolt prank war which has seen tensions... Read more
23 Aug, 2024
10 000 free taxi rides for women-owned businesses this August, and more
Cape Town — Companies across South Africa are stepping up to mark Women’s Month in August. Ride-hailing app Bolt,... Read more
16 Aug, 2024
Safety campaigns to follow after Bolt driver allegedly stabs two women
Cape Town — The Western Cape e-hailing Association (WCEA) said it will host a safety campaign after one of... Read more
10 May, 2024
Bolt driver receives two life sentences for raping, kidnapping four passengers
Cape Town — The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Bolt driver, Emmanuel Madau, to two life terms and an additional... Read more
16 Mar, 2024
Shocking discovery: Police arrest three teens in charred taxi driver case
Cape Town – Three teenage boys have been arrested for the murder of a metered taxi driver in the... Read more
15 Oct, 2023
‘He had only got his driver’s licence last year’ – 20-year-old law student driving bolt for the first time stabbed and killed by passengers
Cape Town – A law student, Tsireledzo Wanga Mphaphuli, 20, was helping out for the day by driving Bolt... Read more
22 Dec, 2022
Uber responds to e-hailing drivers as national strike continues
Cape Town – The head of mobility operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at Uber, Kagiso Khaole, has responded to the... Read more
25 Mar, 2022
Bolt SA allegedly ‘offered discounted rides, food vouchers’ to sexual abuse victims – report
Cape Town – A suspended Bolt driver accused of rape appeared in Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and is... Read more
9 Mar, 2022
Police investigate allegations of rape against Bolt driver – report
Cape Town – A Bolt e-hailing driver is reportedly set to appear in court on Tuesday after he was... Read more
7 Mar, 2022
