Leading
ride-hailing platform, Bolt, and pan-African autotech platform, Fixit45
announces partnership to enable ride-hailing drivers’ access autocare,
vehicle repair and maintenance services in a bid to reduce mobility disruption
and drive income optimization.
Fixit45, has partnered with leading ride-hailing
platform, Bolt to provide its community of drivers with access to
subscription-based plans that minimize potential mobility disruption and
improves their chances of income optimization. This is in light of the pivotal
role played by the mobility industry in the general, and ride-hailing segment
in accelerating economic growth as well as driving shared prosperity, coupled
with the need to sustain these mobility efforts, auto tech platform.
This partnership is premised on Bolt’s
dedication to redefining urban mobility by helping people move seamlessly and
empowering partners to improve their earnings and Fixit45’s avowed commitment
to building a seamless autocare & auto-repair, maintenance services, fleet
management and so much more.
The subscription-based service plan for
drivers on the Bolt platform guarantees unfettered access to quality auto
services that include autocare, vehicle repair and maintenance from Fixit45’s
service network across the country. Other benefits include access to repair
financing, discounts on spare parts, unlimited diagnosis, periodic car wash and
tire services.
CEO and Co-Founder, Fixit45, Justus
Obaoye noted that given the enabling power of mobility as a critical success
factor in stimulating advancement and development for both urban and rural
economies, it is imperative that concerted efforts are made towards mitigating
disruptions in that space. “As a platform that enhances mobility experiences,
Fixit45 has collaboration in its DNA. As such, we are excited to partner with a
market leader in the ride-hailing space in oiling the wheels of progress. This
service plan ensures that drivers’ inactivity often occasioned by vehicle
operational downtime is minimized while increased earnings, improved vehicle reliability,
and quick service turnaround time are some of the perks that come with this
partnership. This partnership with Bolt is poised to keep the lights of the
Nigerian economy on,” Obaoye said.
Speaking
on the partnership, Femi Akin-Laguda, Country Manager at Bolt, said, “At Bolt, our promise to improve drivers’
experience has been central to our continued success in Nigeria. Our commitment
is reflected in our constant effort to build new avenues that help make our
drivers and fleet partners more profitable. This partnership will improve the
access of our partners to cost-effective autocare, repair financing and so much
more.” He concluded by saying, “We do not select our partners or partnerships
frivolously. Working with Fixit45 on this project will help our drivers keep
their cars in great conditions and save them a lot of time and money in
maintaining their vehicles leading to better experiences for all our customers,
be they drivers or passengers.”
development of mobility, strategic engagements like this will help make life
easier and put both firms at the forefront of driving change. We are driven by
our overarching purpose which is to facilitate the exchange of goods and
services, thereby enabling value creation for all participants and this
partnership bolsters our mandate. It is heart-warming to note that we are
helping stakeholders see that we are not here to compete but here to facilitate
and enable the fix that makes every car owner happy,” Abdulazeez Ogunjobi,
co-founder/CTO, Fixit45.
Since it entered the Nigerian market,
Bolt has focused on developing products that offer better and more affordable
alternatives in the mobility segment whilst making giant contributions to
Nigeria’s socio-economic growth. Fixit45 has been building the infrastructure
for a robust automotive aftermarket industry.
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About Fixit45
Fixit45 is Nigeria’s leading autotech platform
sustaining mobility through service and trade facilitation by building the
infrastructure that enhances quality and meaningful interactions across
verticals that include auto repair and maintenance services, fleet management,
auto care, refurbishment and upgrades, repair financing and workshop solutions.
About Bolt
Bolt is the first European super-app with the
mission to make urban mobility more affordable, safe, and sustainable. Bolt has
100 million customers in 45 countries across Europe and Africa. The company
offers a range of mobility services, including ride-hailing, shared cars and
scooters, and food and grocery delivery.
Images can be found: Bolt press kit
All media enquiries should be directed to press@bolt.eu or media@fixit45.com
