Bolt is expanding its support for driver-partners in Nigeria by offering discounted health insurance plans that also cover their immediate family members, as rising healthcare costs put increasing pressure on working households.
The ride-hailing company said the initiative, introduced earlier this year in partnership with Bastion Health, is designed to help drivers manage the financial impact of unexpected medical expenses while giving their families access to healthcare.
For many ride-hailing drivers, income from the road supports not only their individual needs but also those of spouses, children and other dependants. A serious illness or medical emergency can therefore affect household finances beyond the cost of treatment, potentially disrupting the driver’s ability to work and earn.
Bolt said driver welfare should consequently extend beyond income opportunities to include access to affordable healthcare.
“Driver-partners are at the heart of everything we do, and supporting them means looking beyond the road. Many drivers are the primary providers for their families, so their wellbeing has a direct impact on the people who depend on them. We believe health insurance shouldn’t be viewed as an optional benefit, it is an important part of helping drivers build more secure and resilient lives,” Teddy Appa-Dankyi, senior general manager, Bolt West Africa, said.
