Bolt Ghana is considering using the Ghana Card to verify drivers on its platform, as disclosed during a recent safety summit in Accra.
The ride-hailing company, emphasising safety, discussed various initiatives, including the potential use of the Ghana Card for verification.
Other safety measures explored include offering card options for new riders at night, launching a comprehensive safety communications campaign, promoting the use of dash cameras, identifying high-risk areas, and providing security training.
Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Bolt Senior Public Policy Manager, West Africa, highlighted the importance of safety and collaboration with drivers and regulatory bodies.
The safety summit, attended by drivers, regulators, law enforcement, and experts, addressed road safety through workshops and discussions. George Annan Kesson Jnr from the Ghana Online Driver Union emphasised the need for rider verification and improvements to road conditions.
The summit, held at the Holiday Inn Hotel, marks Bolt as the first ride-hailing giant in Ghana to actively address safety concerns in a large forum. ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi from the Police praised Bolt’s commitment to safety.
Abraham Zato from DVLA stressed collaborative efforts in enhancing safety, while Kwabena Asare Mintah from NRSA highlighted the role of technology and community engagement.
Bolt’s focus on safety extends beyond Ghana, with plans in Nigeria to use the National Identification Number (NIN) for rider verification.
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