26 Jun 2019
The upcoming season is packed with different events and city festivals that bring in the big crowd. A big crowd requesting rides, that is. So, a formula of knowing where and when to drive can help you make more money behind the wheel. Here are some tips for this case exactly.
You cannot build a strong house without a solid base. So first, the must-knows.
The average monthly income of a Bolt driver in Kenya is between Ksh. 90,000 – 100,000. It’s a very decent salary, but be aware that you can significantly increase this number further by:
1) taking full advantage of Bolt’s bonuses and campaigns
2) following some great tips from our experienced top drivers
and
3) navigating wisely through big city events and festivals
Number one ☝🏿 is covered in This is how much you can earn as a Bolt driver in Nairobi. Take a look and find out everything you need to know about the numbers.
So, let’s follow with some pro tips. From drivers to drivers.
All Bolt drivers make money by working on their own terms – no pre-set schedule, no minimum hours and the one in charge is the one looking back at you in the mirror. This creates an opportunity to be smart and effective with your daily time management.
If you wish to follow the lead of top-earning Bolt drivers, add terms like peak times, city hotspots and back-to-back to your work vocabulary.
The number of people using ride-hailing for their daily commute is on the rise. Moving around town in a quick and cheap manner, while saving on parking costs, is highly valued by nine-to-fivers.
Follow the lead of Bolt’s top drivers and be online during morning and evening rush hours. This is a great way to make more money in a simple manner. And while you’re at it …
The best way to optimise your fuel costs, reduce waiting time and maximise your online time is by keeping the back-to-back function on.
Back-to-back allows you to receive an incoming trip request while you’re on order and driving towards the set destination. When you complete the trip, you can proceed to the new pick-up location, which is close to the previous destination, right away.
From your Bolt Driver app, you can see where the demand for trips is increasing and where the areas with slower traffic are located. Areas buzzing with life are the places to make money as a driver. More people = more ride requests.
Putting the Bolt Driver app to its full use with the tips and features listed above is one half of the apple. If you wish to read more about it, head to this article about getting the maximum value out of Bolt Driver app.
The other half consists of your own know-how for picking routes and locations. This type of expertise mostly comes with time and experience, but our top drivers have a very simple suggestion for you to follow:
If you’re unsure about where people actually like to spend their time, see the guide to the best places to go in Nairobi, Mombasa and Mombasa.
Also, the upcoming months are a popular time for concerts, city festivals and all sorts of other urban gatherings. For you, this means more income as people tend to leave their cars at home when going out.
To give you a heads-up and make it easier to navigate through all of what’s going on in the upcoming months, we’ve mapped some of the biggest and most important events.
Karen Country Club
Thur- Tue, 27-30th June 2019
8am – 6pm
Jamii Bora Towers. Argwing Kodhek Road
Mon, 29th June 2019
8am – 1pm
Carnivore Grounds
Mon, 29th June 2019
10am – 5pm
Diamond Plaza
Tue, 30th June 2019
3pm-12am
Tatu City
Sun, 6-7th July 2019
12-6pm
Carnivore, Langata
Sunday, 14th July 2019
6pm- 2am
Licodep Mombasa (Near Mt. Sinai Academy)
Thursday 27th June 2019
3pm -5pm
Nyali Beach
Saturday 6th July
Wildwaters Nyali
Saturday 6th July
The Alberto Hall, La Veranda Restaurant Nyali
26th & 27th June 2019 7.30pm
Opp: Manyatta opp Magadi Sch 5 m to Bridge Sch
Wed, June 26 at 2pm
Sun, June 30 at 6pm
Kisumu Milimani
Sat, June 29 at 7pm
Knowing about who, when and where is nice, but …
Here’s how.
For example, when the event starts at 7 pm, go online already at 6 pm the latest. This way you will receive more ride requests – from the ones going to the venue early and the late-minute rushers.
Everyone won’t stay till the last clap and curtain fall. Some want to outsmart coatroom’s long queues by leaving a few minutes before the end. And of course, there are those who discover it’s not for them mid-way through the event.
After taking a small break, go online when the event is starting to come to an end. Stay near the venue and you’ll catch the ones sneaking out early.
It’s very common that people want to prolong their nice evening with some drinks and a chat. You can catch these late night fun lovers in city centre restaurants, bars and lounges. A quick ride home will be the cherry on top for their already nice evening.
The crowd visiting these type of big events is not 100% local. Contact your passenger when you have waited for them for a few minutes. Maybe they’re not sure where to wait for you, maybe they’re still inside. Let them know that you have arrived. And talking about arriving, when you do…
To avoid the “where are you, I can’t see you” calls, be visible. Don’t hide behind a fence or park 200 metres away from the venue. Make sure your license plate has the same numbers as shown in the app. Add a profile image. Go as close as you can to the venue and if possible, park at an area meant for picking up or dropping off passengers.
