Leading ride-hailing company Bolt will hold its second “Bolt Driver’s Football League” in Lagos on Wednesday, June 12, in an effort to deepen its relationship with driver partners.
The goal of the second edition event, with the theme “Fostering Unity and Inclusion,” was to improve communication between Bolt and its driver partners. The occasion emphasised the platform’s dedication to its drivers’ welfare and acknowledged the vital part they play in the ride-hailing industry.
The event, which was co-organized by AXA, Oraimo, Mycovergenius, and the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, was a huge success.
Following the local news brand, Bolt driver-partners from all across Lagos demonstrated their athletic prowess in a spirit of healthy rivalry and camaraderie during the little football event, which was a huge success. In the knockout stages, four teams comprised of the drivers themselves participated.
Along with the football games, the event offered families of the drivers and their children a safe and enjoyable playground. During the Democracy Day holiday, everyone who attended had a great time playing games, having fun, and enjoying entertainment.
The introductory remarks were given by Public Transport and Commuter Services (PTCS) Director Engineer Olusoji Adebayo.
He said, “I would like to thank Bolt for organising this brilliant initiative. It is indeed an opportunity for Bolt drivers to meet and relate with transport regulators in an atmosphere that encourages cohesion and exchange of ideas, challenges and solutions that is peculiar to Bolt drivers in Lagos State. I hereby express my sincere appreciation for the efforts of the Bolt team for organising this event which is important to portray and ensure an attitude of excellence and professionalism among the e-hailing operators in Lagos State.”
Adding, Bolt’s Country Manager, Yahaya Mohammed, stated, “We believe in fostering a strong sense of community and building meaningful relationships with our drivers. Through initiatives like this, we are not just a ride-hailing platform; we are a supportive and vibrant community that values the contributions of our drivers. Together, we are driving towards a future of excellence in service and driver empowerment. I am thrilled to witness the incredible comradeship and passion displayed by our drivers today. This event exemplifies Bolt’s unwavering commitment to driver engagement and satisfaction”
“We are thrilled to host this novelty football competition as a way to bring our driver community together in a spirit of unity and inclusion. Our drivers are the backbone of our service, and this event is our way of showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication. By creating opportunities for our drivers and their families to connect and engage in a fun, relaxed setting, we aim to strengthen the bonds within our community and celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger,” Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Acting Head of Regulatory & Policy Africa at Bolt had this to say following the excitement of the occasion.
The top three teams received medals and trophies, and there were outstanding prizes for participants as well. The winning team got N500,000 in cash plus an additional N200,000 from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the runner-up team received N350,000 plus an additional N150,000 from Oraimo, and the third-place team received N250,000. The cash prizes totaled N1.3 million naira. During the raffle draw, female drivers and other attendees won exciting prizes.
