Innovative people, stifling laws: the ‘mystery’ behind Libya’s tech space
Libya is not a country renowned for its tech vibrancy. Indeed, its name has long been associated with…
50% fare hike: Bolt Kenya says focus is on balancing driver earnings with affordability
Following reports that Kenyan authorities have ordered ride-hailing companies to effect a 50 per cent increase in fares,…
Kenyan authorities order Uber and Bolt to raise fares by 50% following drivers’ protest
Leading ride-hailing companies, Uber and Bolt, have been ordered by Kenyan transport authorities to implement a 50 per…
“It is affecting our performance”, drivers complain about LagRide’s new EVs
Last September, Lagride introduced 100 fully electric vehicles (EVs) into the market. According to the company, the innovative…
Is LagRide’s drive-to-own option a fact or a scheme to lure desperate drivers?
Beyond providing e-taxi services, LagRide offers a drive-to-own option to drivers. Technext spoke with some drivers (captains) who…
LagRide drivers bemoan N100k daily remittance, low customer requests on app
The drivers say the financial demands of Lagride drive to own makes it almost unattainable
Only 0.03% of global AI funding came to Africa in Q3 despite global funding boom
Equity funding into the African artificial intelligence space doesn’t appear to be reflecting its growing popularity, as AI…
NLC plans ‘mother of all protests’ against Moove Africa over anti-labour practices
The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is planning a major protest against the e-mobility…
Like Port Harcourt, Benin drivers to hike Uber/Bolt fares by 50%
e-Hailing drivers in Edo state have resolved to raise their fares by 50 per cent of the official…
Petrol to EV transition bill gets senate approval amid Tinubu’s CNG initiative
The Nigerian Senate has approved, for second reading, a bill to drive Nigeria’s transition from fossil vehicles to…
