According to Amac News: the launch coincides with the UAE’s national holiday, Eid al etihad, which falls on December 2.
Edward Suchank, regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, said that Bolt’s launch in the UAE provides an opportunity to tap into Dubai’s growing transportation market.
On the other hand, Mansour Al Falasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi, said that Bolt’s entry into Dubai will provide new options for our community and make transportation easier and more accessible.
Officials in the UAE say that Bolt’s entry into the country’s market will benefit the national economy and can help increase competition in the transportation industry.
They believe the platform will meet the growing demand for transportation in Dubai by offering a variety of transportation options. The goal is to shift 80% of taxi trips to e-services in the coming years.