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Time Out Dubai
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Bolt and Dubai Taxi Company offer 30% discount to new riders
The Dubai Taxi Company has introduced a special 30 percent discount for rides in the emirate. If you're a new user with e-hailing service Bolt, then you'll be able to get 30 percent cash back on your first three rides. It is only available for new users on the app, and it includes no surge pricing – so, your discount could go further if you use it during peak hours. The offer comes as the Estonian-born e-hailing app announced a major expansion in Dubai. Bolt has revealed that more than 6,000 cabs, including people of determination taxis and ladies and family taxis, are now available on the platform. The expansion allows residents and visitors more options to book journeys digitally. (Credit: Dubai Taxi Company) Bolt arrived in the emirate back in December and offers a number of features which promise affordable and safe rides. Along with transparent pricing, the app includes a mapping system ensuring accurate routes, in-app safety features like emergency buttons and live tracking, and a driver score system that promotes high service quality. More than 200 million people use Bolt around the world, with it operating in more than 50 countries across five continents. The shared mobility platform connects to existing modes of transport and aims to reduce overall levels of car usage and ownership in big cities by making it easier for people to get around. The Dubai government aims to transition 80 percent of all taxi trips to e-booking in the coming years, and add more options to book rides digitally will help achieve this goal. Ammar Al Braiki, chief operations officer of Dubai Taxi Company, said that DTC and Bolt have plans to become the country's largest e-hailing platform. He said: 'The integration of over 6,000 DTC's vehicles onto the Bolt app represents a major step toward realising our vision of creating the UAE's largest e-hailing platform. 'This milestone underscores our commitment to enhancing and expanding digital transportation services, reflecting both innovation and our shared goal of offering greater convenience and efficiency for users across the emirate.' Looking for things to do in Dubai? All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up for Make 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in Dubai Let's take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a room Did someone say freebies?
Gulf Business
22-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Dubai: Bolt adds 6,000 taxis to fleet in major UAE expansion
Image: Supplied Bolt, the global ride-hailing and mobility firm, has added more than 6,000 Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) vehicles to its platform, marking a significant step forward in the emirate's smart transport ambitions and intensifying competition in the region's Dhs6bn taxi and e-hailing market. The new fleet integration includes DTC's People of Determination Taxis and Ladies and Family Taxis, commonly known as Pink Taxis. The rollout coincides with a limited-time offer of 30 per cent cashback on the first three taxi rides booked through the Bolt app, as the company aims to gain traction among commuters in Dubai's fast-growing mobility sector. The development is part of DTC's 2025–2029 strategic roadmap, which aims to cement its leadership as the UAE's largest taxi operator and aligns with the Dubai government's mandate to shift 80 per cent of taxi bookings to digital channels over the coming years. 'The integration of over 6,000 DTC vehicles onto the Bolt app represents a major step toward realising our vision of creating the UAE's largest e-hailing platform,' said Ammar Al Braiki, COO at DTC. 'Looking ahead, we envision Bolt's reach expanding beyond Dubai into other emirates and verticals.' Read: Bolt users to get wider access in Dubai The partnership gives Bolt users in Dubai access to a wider selection of taxis via a streamlined app interface featuring features like real-time tracking, an emergency SOS button, a proprietary mapping system, and a driver rating mechanism to ensure service quality. GJ Kistemaker, VP of Partner Markets and Business Development at Bolt, said the move underscores the company's growing commitment to the Middle East. 'By integrating DTC's iconic fleet onto the Bolt platform, we are making transportation more accessible, reliable, and seamless for everyone in Dubai,' he said. This expanded partnership puts Bolt in a stronger position to challenge other regional players in the digital mobility space as Dubai and the wider UAE accelerate efforts to build sustainable and tech-enabled transport infrastructure. Bolt, which operates in over 600 cities across 50 countries, has more than 200 million users globally. The company offers a broad range of mobility services including ride-hailing, e-bike and scooter rentals, and car-sharing.
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Get 30% cash back, no dynamic pricing when you book taxis; here's how
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is offering 30 per cent cash back with no surge pricing on the first three taxi rides using ride hailing app Bolt. This was announced on Thursday, following the announcing of expanded partnership between DTC and Bolt to include more than 6,000 DTC taxis on the Bolt platform. The Bolt platform was first launched in the UAE on Eid Al Etihad (December last year), initially offering limousine services. About 12,000 drivers and 160 limousine companies joined the platform, according to DTC. The latest introductory offer for new Bolt users not only gives a 30 per cent cash back but also a guarantee that there will be no surge pricing on the first three rides when using the app. Travellers can download the Bolt app for free on iOS and Android. Ammar Al Braiki, DTC chief operations officer, said: 'The integration of over 6,000 DTC's vehicles onto the Bolt app represents a major step toward realising our vision of creating the UAE's largest e-hailing platform. This milestone underscores our commitment to enhancing and expanding digital transportation services, reflecting both innovation and our shared goal of offering greater convenience and efficiency for users across the emirate.' 'Looking ahead, we envision Bolt's reach expanding beyond Dubai into other emirates and verticals. This aligns seamlessly with our mission to support Dubai's vision of a smart, sustainable city, fostering innovation and environmental responsibility in every step we take,' he added. 'We continue expanding Bolt's footprint across the region…By integrating DTC's iconic taxi fleet onto the Bolt platform, we are making transportation more accessible, reliable, and seamless for everyone in Dubai,' added GJ Kistemaker, Bolt vice president of partner markets, business development, MENA.
