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SWVL Acquires Turkish B2B Mobility Startup Volt Lines
SWVL Acquires Turkish B2B Mobility Startup Volt Lines

Swvl Holdings Corp, a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Volt Lines, a Turkey-based B2B, and Transport as a Service mobility business. The acquisition builds on Swvl’s recent acquisitions of controlling stakes in Shotl and Viapool, and the pending acquisition of door2door. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in Q2 2022.

Volt Lines provides corporate clients with a smart and cost-effective alternative to public transportation or ride-hailing for commuters by utilizing a network of smartly routed shared buses. Through its monthly subscription option, Volt Lines facilitates consistent and reliable commutes for the employees of more than 110 companies, which increases productivity for all stakeholders.