Bolt is working with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the National Police Service (NPS) Traffic Police Department, and the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) to promote safety training for its drivers and couriers.
Bolt says its safety training workshop are expert-led training sessions covering critical subjects such as adherence to Kenyan traffic laws, behavioral modification, personal security protocols, optimal application usage and etiquette, and fundamental first aid procedures.
According to Dimmy Kanyankole, General Manager, Rides, Kenya,” We are thrilled to host this safety training summit, designed to empower our driver and courier partners, ensuring an exceptional platform experience. This collaborative strategy ensures that safety remains paramount, evolving in response to continuous feedback and engagement from regulators and users alike.”
Kanyankole said safety remains the firm’s top most priority and is continuously investing in cutting-edge technology and innovations to safeguard its users’ well-being.
The safety training workshop is aimed at enhancing road safety through practical, regulatory-aligned learning. The workshop also sought to strengthen cooperation between Bolt, its drivers and courier partners, and key transport stakeholders to foster safer, more professional urban mobility.
The anticipated outcomes of the summit include adherence to traffic rules and regulations, increased adoption of safety-related innovations like helmet use and emergency response tools, alongside an overall enhanced partnership between Bolt and regulatory agencies (NTSA, NCCG, and Traffic Police), as well as the drivers and couriers on the platfo
Mr. Ibrahim Nyangoya, County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Mobility and Works, said: “This summit comes at a pivotal moment in Nairobi’s transport journey. As app-based mobility becomes part of daily life, our approach to safety and professionalism must evolve just as quickly. This summit reflects the kind of holistic thinking needed to reshape how our city moves. Safety isn’t just about enforcement, it’s about shaping culture. We must equip people to drive positive change on our roads. Public-private partnerships are no longer a luxury but a necessity, and it’s encouraging to see Bolt taking the lead. Nairobi is ready to listen, learn, and lead.”
The comprehensive safety training summit reinforces Bolt’s commitment to safety, and also equips drivers and couriers with vital knowledge and practical skills in road safety, app usage, and personal security, leading to increased confidence, improved professionalism, and ultimately, a safer and more efficient working environment.
Emphasising on the importance of safety, Dr. Frederick Ochieng, Traffic Commandant, Nairobi Police Service said: “This workshop deepens our collaboration with partners like Bolt, helping raise safety standards for both drivers and riders. Road safety is a shared duty, and I’m confident participants will leave with practical knowledge and a stronger commitment to responsible driving.”
Bolt is also dedicated to forging partnerships with key government and industry players, promoting adherence to all crucial laws and regulations governing the ride-hailing sector.
Mr. Samuel Musumba, Manager, Road Safety Programs, National Transport and Safety Authority said: “Road safety is a shared responsibility, and this summit is very timely. As a country, we’re at a turning point, and that is why the launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan is so significant. We aim to reduce road deaths by 50% by year-end, and this demands real collaboration. We commend Bolt for stepping up to co-host this important summit. Real progress in road safety requires partnership, and we cannot achieve meaningful results unless we work together.”
During the event, Bolt also recognised and appreciated its top-performing couriers on the Bolt Food platform. This initiative aimed to acknowledge their commitment to providing outstanding services and maintaining professionalism.