“At Bolt, the safety of our drivers and passengers remains our highest priority. We remain committed to vigilance and swift response in handling such incidents,” read the statement in part.
The cab company issued the statement after a video captured by one of the female passengers went viral, eliciting an uproar among Kenyans.
However, midway, one of the female passengers noticed that the driver had opened his trouser zip, exposing himself indecently. This forced the passenger to record the video and raise the alarm.
“Why are you undressing? Drop us off here. Let us alight because this man is naked,” one of the passengers stated and demanded to end the journey before being dropped off at Olenguruone Road in Lavington.
It is yet to be known whether the matter was reported to the police and whether the driver will be arrest for any charges pressed.
“This conduct should not be tolerated, and I urge anyone with more information or who has faced a similar ordeal to come forward so that we can protect our mothers, daughters, or family members,” former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko commented.
“Let this video act as an educational and send a warning to young ladies to be extremely cautious before boarding cabs, especially when vulnerable or unaccompanied,” Sonko added.
VIEWERS DESCREATION.
Parents, school girls, ladies, and all women in general. First, my apologies for posting this video here, but I want to bring this case to the attention of the public, especially female passengers who frequently use cab services. Some cab drivers (not all) of… pic.twitter.com/Wg6QwUDRIj— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) October 23, 2023
