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Bolt launches ‘Be your own Boss’ campaign to raise awareness of ride-hailing as a form of entrepreneurship
• A quarter (24%) of private-hire drivers earn upwards of GBP 4000 a month on ride-hailing apps, according to data from shared mobility operator, Bolt.
• Ride-hailing enables people to be their own boss, with a third (34%) of drivers considering themselves to be entrepreneurs, and half (49%) striving to be.
• Bolt is calling for a tax reform for the private-hire sector, to encourage entrepreneurship and prevent driver earnings from being cut.
9 September 2024: A quarter (24%) of private-hire drivers earn over GBP 4000 a month on ride-hailing apps, according to a recent driver survey by shared mobility operator, Bolt. The data reveals that 88% of drivers work entrepreneurially by connecting with their customers across multiple ride-hailing platforms to maximise...