Taxi services Bolt has introduced a new ride category on its platform called Bolt Green. This service will offer eco-friendly rides as the company moves towards reducing its ecological footprint.
In a statement the platform said the category will have hybrid and electric cars.
This will enable to reduce emissions during trips taken on the Bolt Platform hence offering greener transport options.
This service will attract similar rates as the Bolt Category with a minimum fare of sh.300.
Passengers will be able to choose the new ride type when they order a car in the Bolt app at no extra cost.
According to the country manager Ola Akinnusi, they will continue to scale up their operations for the benefit of the customers and the communities in which they operate.
The new category also aims at expanding Bolts ride options there by creating more economic opportunities for drivers and providing customers with more options to choose from.
Bolt Green is available to Bolt customers in Nairobi with plans to expand to more cities soon.
Akinnusi also said other Bolt services will still be available to customers at the same affordable rates across the 16 urban centers where Bolt operates.
The company offers affordable prices in the market and continue to have steady growth in operations driven by the demand for its quality services.