Valentine’s Day Breaks Ride-Hailing Records in Nigeria, Bolt Reports - Tech

Valentine’s Day Breaks Ride-Hailing Records in Nigeria, Bolt Reports - Tech

Ride-hailing platform Bolt said it recorded the highest number of trips in Nigeria on Valentine’s Day this year, surpassing Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The company explained that Lagos and Abuja had the largest number of requests, while trip activity peaked in the late afternoon and evening as riders travelled to restaurants, social events, and entertainment venues. Most trips were short city journeys. Many riders mentioned traffic, limited pa…

Nigerians Said Valentine's Day is Overrated, Data Has Exposed Them

Every year, the same conversation happens online. “Valentine’s Day is a capitalist scam.”“I don’t celebrate it.”“Love is every day.”“I’m focusing on myself this year.” And then February 14, 2026, came, a Saturday, and Nigerians quietly left their houses. According to data from Bolt, Valentine’s Day recorded the highest number of ride requests and completed trips anywhere in Nigeria so far this year. Not Christmas. Not New Year. Just one Saturday…

Valentine’s Day becomes busiest ride-hailing day of 2026

If you tried to book a ride in Lagos or Abuja last Saturday, you likely felt the squeeze. It wasn’t just ordinary weekend traffic, driven by event goers, it was a record-breaking surge. New internal data from Bolt confirms that February 14, 2026 – the St. Valentine’s Day has officially clocked in as the busiest day for ride-hailing industry in Nigeria so far this year. This isn’t just a win for the platform’s bottom line; it’s a fascinating snap…

Bolt Valentine’s Day Nairobi Ride Demand Surges

Bolt Valentine’s Day Nairobi data shows Nyayo Stadium and major… The post Bolt Valentine’s Day Nairobi Ride Demand Surges appeared first on Femme Hub.

Bolt Data Maps Nairobi’s Busiest Valentine’s Routes

Nairobi recorded a sharp surge in ride-hailing activity over the Valentine’s Day weekend, with new data from Bolt placing Nyayo Stadium and several of the city’s leading shopping malls at the centre of mobility demand. According to internal platform data, Nyayo Stadium emerged as the single busiest destination, registering more than 4,000 completed trips to … The post Bolt Data Maps Nairobi’s Busiest Valentine’s Routes appeared first on TechTren…