Winners of the 2023 Bolt Driver League

Supplied image (L-R): Moegammad Booysens, Vongani Innocent Mabasa, Dorcas Dube, Christopher Mahlangu, and Mapopo Johannes Tselapedi

The Driver League is an annual competition designed to recognise and reward top-performing drivers on the Bolt platform and is divided into three categories: New Drivers of the Year; Female Driver; and Existing Drivers. The competition aims to set a benchmark for driver acquisition quality and foster a community that values superior service. The eight-week contest ran from 26 September - 26 November 2023, where drivers earned points for complying with and achieving metrics weekly.

Winners

Mapopo Johannes Tselapedi stood out as the Bolt New Driver winner, showcasing a remarkable commitment to excellence and professionalism. His dedication sets the bar high for new drivers entering the Bolt community.

As a female driver, Dorcas Dube exemplifies excellence and breaks barriers as the Bolt Woman Driver. Her unwavering commitment to a male-dominated industry serves as an inspiration to aspiring female drivers. Said Dube, “I recently joined Bolt, and I am shocked and excited at the same time to be a car winner from driving a Bajaj to now owning a Suzuki. I encourage women to consider driving with Bolt as I have never encountered anything negative on the road.”

Lastly, in the existing Bolt driver category, Moegammad Allie Booysens, Vongani Innocent Mabasa, and Christopher Joseph Mahlangu have proven themselves to be stellar drivers, consistently delivering top-tier performance.

Booysens, who has been driving with Bolt in Cape Town for almost four months in four categories, said: "Honestly speaking, I never thought I would win a car. I have never won anything in my life, and for it to be brand new is such an honour. I really enjoy being a driver as I own my time. When I received the confirmation, I pulled over and cried as it is not every day that this happens.”

“This competition is part of our long-standing commitment to support our driver-partners. At Bolt, we continue to make drivers central to our business and do not take their commitment lightly in a competitive marketplace. This is just one of the ways Bolt appreciates and rewards drivers for their dedication to serving riders diligently, and we hope that this initiative will further motivate drivers to continue delivering quality service,” said Takura Malaba, Bolt regional manager: East and Southern Africa.