**Bolt Introduces Electric Tricycles in Lagos, Revolutionizing Urban Mobility** In a bold move to expand its electric vehicle footprint in West Africa, _Bolt_ launched its electric tricycle in Lagos in April 2025. The three-wheeler, which stands out from the traditional yellow and rounded tricycles in the city, offers a unique experience for riders. The first noticeable feature is its green and square design, a stark contrast to the uniform yellow tricycles that dominate Lagos roads. The tricycle's interior is also a departure from the traditional open-sided design. A short door panel closes firmly, creating a boundary between the rider and the street. Behind the driver's seat, two benches face each other, allowing riders to sit with their knees touching. A small fan is mounted on the roof, and a folded transparent tarp can be pulled down in heavy rain. One of the most striking differences between the electric tricycle and traditional petrol-powered tricycles is the sound. While the latter vibrate with combustion noise, the electric tricycle hums softly. According to _Bolt_, the decision to introduce tricycles was rooted in the need to provide locally relevant mobility solutions. In Nigeria's urban cities, tricycles are an affordable way to navigate road networks, making them an essential part of transportation for commuters. "For us, mobility solutions have to be locally relevant. That's why we began by integrating a transport mode that already exists and plays a significant role in local economies," Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Head of Regulatory & Policy Africa at _Bolt_, told _TechCabal_. "Tricycles allow us to expand access to affordable mobility for riders while also creating earning opportunities for drivers." The electric tricycle is available on the _Bolt_ app as a separate category, accessible only in select areas of Lagos: Gbagada and Bariga. However, its battery-powered nature limits its operational radius. Riders must return to a designated swap station in Surulere, a busy commercial and residential neighbourhood in mainland Lagos, when the battery runs down. For Oluwaseun, a driver who has been operating a Bolt tricycle since November 2025, this means making at least three swaps across roughly 20 trips a day, carefully calculating how far a charged battery will carry him before he needs to turn back. Ordering the electric tricycle works like any other ride on the app. A passenger selects a pickup point within the tricycle's operational radius, enters a destination, and selects the tricycle. The experience is a testament to _Bolt_'s commitment to providing innovative and sustainable mobility solutions in Lagos and beyond.