Bolt Drivers Threaten Strike, Accuse Firm of Favoring Hakki-Owned Cars
A section of Bolt’s driver-partners in Kenya is planning a strike, claiming the ride-hailing platform is showing favoritism toward Hakki Africa, a Japanese vehicle financing and fleet management firm which recently partnered with Bolt. The drivers allege that Hakki financed cars are being prioritized in ride allocation and incentive programs, sidelining independent driver-partners who make up the majority of Bolt’s workforce. They argue the alleged bias has further eroded already thin earnin...