Bolt Introduces Airport Arrival Tracking for Ride Services in South Africa
Bolt South Africa has rolled out a new feature aimed at enhancing the convenience of its scheduled rides, particularly for airport pickups. The feature, known as Flight Tracking, allows users to monitor their flights and coordinate their rides according to the flight's arrival time, reducing wait times and ensuring timely pickups.
How to Use Flight Tracking
To use this feature, simply download the Bolt app and follow these steps:
- Tap "Schedule" on the Bolt app home screen.
- Enter your arrival airport, destination, and tap "Add flight details".
- Choose how long after landing you'd like to be picked up.
- Input airline, flight number, landing date, or departure city.
With this information, Bolt will track your flight and adjust pick-up times accordingly. If a flight is delayed or cancelled, the ride will automatically adjust or be cancelled at no extra cost, providing customers with peace of mind.
Value for Corporate Users
The Flight Tracking feature also adds value to Bolt Business, Bolt's corporate offering, by providing centralized billing and reporting, ideal for managing employee and client travel. This feature enhances Bolt's appeal to corporate users through reliable airport transport.
Coverage and Expansion
Bolt operates in major South African cities and airports, including O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), Cape Town International Airport, and King Shaka International Airport (Durban). While the exact airports covered for flight tracking were not explicitly listed in the available search results, it's reasonable to expect coverage in these hubs, as these are the main airports where rideshare services typically operate.
Bolt has also mentioned plans to improve airport pick-up visibility and reduce wait times by better matching riders with available drivers in the airport queue.
For the most accurate, up-to-date information on which airports Bolt supports for flight tracking and scheduled ride coordination, it is advisable to consult Bolt South Africa’s official app or website directly or contact their customer support.
Increased Usage of Scheduled Rides
The introduction of the Flight Tracking feature has led to a significant increase in the usage of Bolt's scheduled rides. In fact, usage has increased by 275%. This growth demonstrates the appeal of Bolt's enhanced safety and ride management features, which are now more responsive for airport rides.
[1] For more information about Bolt's safety features, please visit Bolt's official website or contact their customer support.
- The Flight Tracking feature not only improves the convenience for individual users but also adds value to Bolt Business, allowing corporate users to manage employee and client travel more efficiently with centralized billing and reporting.
- With Flight Tracking, Bolt users can seamlessly combine technology-driven travel arrangements and a modern lifestyle, as the feature ensures timely pickups and reduces wait times, making travel more stress-free and efficient.
