Estonian e-cab firm Bolt has introduced a new feature that requires drivers to take a selfie before they can go online. According to the ride-hailing company, the feature will help prevent driver impersonation and account sharing. The selfie is compared to the driver’s profile photo to verify their identity. This new safety feature is part of Bolt’s commitment to providing a safe and secure ride for its users.
The Bolt app has several safety measures, such as driver and car verification, where riders can confirm the identity of the driver and the car that picks them up.
Drivers can share the status of their live trips with a third party for added safety, and Bolt tracks trips in real-time.
Riders can share their trip details with emergency contacts using the Share ETA feature.
In case of danger, an SOS emergency button can be used to call for security or medical assistance.
Also, drivers and riders can rate each other after every trip,…
