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Bolt Layoffs

February 2023

Bolt announced a layoff affecting 17 employees in February 2023. The company operates in the Finance sector.

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People Affected

17

Announced Date

Feb 21, 2023

Company Information

Industry
Finance
Country
US
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

In February 2023, ride-hailing platform Bolt laid off 17 employees from its Nigerian operations as part of a restructuring effort to improve operational processes in the country. This reduction affected 24% of its 70-person workforce in Nigeria, primarily impacting junior and mid-senior staff. The layoffs occurred despite Bolt's recent announcement of global hiring plans and a significant investment initiative in Africa. Affected employees received severance packages based on tenure, along with additional support such as extended health insurance and career coaching. This move highlights the strategic adjustments within the competitive ride-hailing industry, even as the company, valued at $8.4 billion, continues to expand its global footprint.

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