Johannesburg, – Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Africa, has introduced its ‘Scheduled Rides’ feature in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Qqeberha, allowing users to book rides as much as 72 hours in advance. Aside from providing riders with added convenience, this feature will give drivers ample time to prepare for such trips.
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. That translates into more take-home pay for driver-partners and more hands on deck for this service. 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. Scheduled Rides helps to prioritise punctuality, so customers should expect drivers to arrive on time as expected.
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.
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.”
How Scheduled Rides Work:
Open the Bolt app and enter your destination as usual.
Select “Schedule Ride” and choose your desired pickup date and time.
Confirm your booking, and you’re all set! Rest assured, your ride will arrive at your doorstep promptly.
Bolt remains committed to continuously seeking ways to elevate the overall user experience on its app, by innovating and utilising strategic investments to deliver the most affordable, convenient and enjoyable experience to all users. Earlier this month Bolt announced Bolt Business Coupons to enable companies to share or fully cover the cost of a single ride for their employees and clients, enhancing convenience and efficiency in business travel. Part of the Bolt Business platform, Coupons cater to various business travel needs, including transport to company events, employee benefits packages, and enhancing client satisfaction.