Mobility platform Bolt has launched a first-of-its-kind dash cam in Kenya in collaboration with AI-based mobility tech firm Driver Technologies, giving drivers access to advanced safety technology at 75% off premium.
- •Bolt drivers will receive a free month of the premium dash cam app, and then be able to access the premium app at a 75% discounted rate for KES 386 per month.
- •The offer allows Bolt driver partners to turn their mobile phones into a forward-facing exterior and driver-facing interior dash camera.
- •The app works in the background of other apps, showing Picture-in-Picture (PiP), so the driver knows they are recording, which will not impact the functionality of the Bolt app.
“Driver partners frequently share that dash cams provide not only enhanced security and peace of mind, but also greater accountability in their trips. Unfortunately, the cost of acquiring a reliable device has often been a barrier,” Dimmy Kanyankole, General Manager, Rides at Bolt, said.
“Through our collaboration with Driver Technologies, we are addressing this challenge by offering discounted access to premium dash cam features. This empowers drivers with tools that improve safety, support accurate clarification of incidents, and foster greater trust between drivers and passengers, all at a reduced cost.”
Bolt’s recent driver partner safety efforts in Kenya have included the introduction of Rider Verification, pick-up codes and Trusted Contacts safety features. The platform plans to invest over KSh 14 billion over the next three years in rolling out a combination of automated monitoring systems, stricter enforcement policies, and expanded driver training to discourage off-platform transactions.
“We are delighted to have partnered with Bolt to help driver partners and passengers feel more secure with a reliable dash cam product that meets their requirements at a discounted rate,” Marcus Newbury, Co-Founder and COO at Driver Technologies, said.
The feature will include unlimited trip storage, access, and sharing capabilities of dash cam footage via the Driver Cloud, and is available on both iOS and Android.
