How does Voice AI help citizens find government services?

Citizens click a widget on your website and ask questions via voice or text. "What day is trash pickup?" "Where do I get a business license?" "Am I eligible for rental assistance?" AI provides instant answers, explains eligibility, and directs citizens to the right resources—24/7.

Can citizens choose between voice and text?

Yes. Bolka Embed offers dual mode. Citizens can speak their questions or type them. Elderly citizens might prefer voice; younger citizens might prefer text. The AI provides the same helpful information either way.

What types of questions can the AI answer?

Service schedules (trash, recycling, street sweeping), program information (assistance programs, recreation, senior services), location questions (offices, facilities, hours), eligibility explanations, document requirements, fee information, and general "how do I" questions about city services.

How does voice make this more accessible?

Government websites are notoriously difficult to navigate. Elderly citizens, those with visual impairments, and people with limited computer skills struggle to find information. Voice lets them simply ask their question and get an answer—no searching, clicking, or navigating required.

How does AI explain program eligibility?

AI is trained on eligibility criteria for each program. When a citizen asks about assistance, AI explains requirements: income limits, residency requirements, documentation needed. It can ask clarifying questions to help citizens understand if they likely qualify.

What happens with questions AI cannot answer?

Complex questions, complaints, appeals, or special circumstances are routed to the appropriate department. The citizen conversation is passed along so they do not repeat their question. Staff sees context and can respond more effectively.

How much does this cost?

$29/month includes 500 voice minutes and 20,000 text messages. For 2-minute citizen interactions, this supports hundreds of voice conversations or thousands of text interactions monthly—far more cost-effective than phone staff.

What languages are supported?

Currently English and Arabic with native voice conversation. This ensures all community members can access service information regardless of language preference.

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Public Service Information

Citizens cannot navigate complex government websites. Phone lines overwhelmed with basic questions. Elderly and disabled citizens struggle to find information. Service information scattered across departments.

71%

Inquiries answered by AI

47%

Phone volume reduction

24/7

Always available

100%

Accessibility

Subscribe Now — $29/mo

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Voice AI Active

HEAR IT IN ACTION

Experience Voice AI for Government

Real AI conversation—not a recording, not an IVR.

Sample Public Service Information Conversation

Listen to how Bolka's Voice AI handles a real government scenario.

Duration: 1:45 • English

The Transformation

See the difference Voice AI makes

Without Bolka

Traditional methods

✕Low completion rates (15-25%)
✕Limited to business hours
✕Manual data entry required
✕Delayed response times
✕Generic experience
✕High staff time

With Bolka Voice AI

Website Voice Widget

71% completion rate
24/7 availability
Automatic transcription
Instant AI responses
Natural conversation
90% less staff time

What is BOLKA EMBED?

Voice AI Anywhere — real intelligent conversations

BOLKA EMBED: Website Voice Widget

Embeddable voice AI widget for your website. Visitors click to speak. AI handles conversations 24/7. Install with 3 lines of code.

Real-time AINo app neededAny deviceEnglish & Arabic

❌ Bolka is NOT

Pre-recorded voicemail
IVR phone menus
Text-to-speech playback
Scripted chatbot

✅ Bolka IS

Intelligent conversational AI
Real-time understanding
Dynamic responses
Human-like interactions

Key Facts: Public Service Information

Voice AI widget embeds on government website with 3 lines of code

AI trained on all services: trash collection, utilities, social programs, recreation, licensing

Dual mode: citizens choose voice conversation OR text chat

Answers questions: "When is trash day?" "How do I apply for assistance?" "Where is the nearest DMV?"

Explains program eligibility: "To qualify for this program, you need to..."

Provides locations, hours, contact information, and required documents

Accessible to elderly, disabled, and low-literacy citizens via voice

Available 24/7—citizens get answers at midnight, not just during office hours

Routes complex cases to appropriate department with conversation context

Supports English and Arabic for diverse communities

Voice AI vs Traditional Methods

METRIC	TRADITIONAL	BOLKA
Availability	Office hours only	24/7
Response Time	10+ min (phone hold)	<30 seconds
Basic Questions	Staff answers each	AI handles 71%
Accessibility	Website navigation required	Voice for all
Information Accuracy	Varies by staff	Consistent
Cost per Inquiry	$5-8 (phone)	<$0.15 (AI)

Based on comparison with traditional phone-based government information services.

SETUP: 20 MINUTES

How It Works

Deploy citizen service AI in 20 minutes.

Configure Service Information

START HERE

Upload your service catalog: programs, eligibility criteria, locations, hours, contact info, required documents. Map common citizen questions to answers.

Embed Widget on Website

Add 3 lines of code to your government website homepage. Widget appears as "How Can We Help?" or "Ask a Question" button. Citizens click to start conversation.

Citizen Asks Question

Citizen clicks and chooses voice or text: "What day is my trash pickup?" or "How do I apply for food assistance?" AI understands the question.

AI Provides Information

AI answers directly: "Trash pickup for your area is Thursday. Set bins out by 6am." For programs: "Food assistance requires income verification. Here is what you need to apply..." Provides relevant links.

Route Complex Cases

Questions requiring staff intervention (appeals, special circumstances, complaints) are routed to appropriate department with full conversation context. Citizen does not repeat themselves.

"Our phone lines were overwhelmed—citizens waiting 20 minutes to ask when trash day is. Now AI handles those questions instantly. Phone volume dropped 52%, and the calls that do come through are substantive issues that actually need a human. Best part: a blind resident told us he can finally get city information without struggling with our website."

Jennifer Adams

Director of Constituent Services

City of Westbrook

52%

phone volume reduction