Bolt: Request a Ride

Bolt Technology

About this app

Make getting around easier with Bolt! Whether you need a ride across town, an airport transfer, or a scooter to zip through traffic, our app makes it easy to move around confidently and conveniently.

WHY CHOOSE BOLT?
- Request a ride in seconds: enjoy safe, affordable rides with top-rated drivers.
- Transparent pricing: see your fare upfront so there are no surprises.
- Multiple payment options: pay securely using a credit/debit card, Google Pay, or cash.

EASY ORDERING:
- Open the app and set your destination.
- Choose from various ride types to suit your needs (Comfort, Premium, Electric, XL, and more).
- Track your driver in real time.
- Arrive in comfort and rate your experience.

SAFETY FIRST:
Some of Bolt’s safety features require the app to run in the background.

- Emergency assist button: discreetly alert our Safety Team in case of emergencies.
- Audio trip recording: record audio during rides for added peace of mind.
- Private phone details: your contact information stays confidential when you call a driver.

PLAN AHEAD:
Need an airport transfer or an early morning ride? You can schedule your trip in advance from 30 minutes to 90 days before your expected pickup time.

*JOIN BOLT PLUS TO UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES!
Get the best of Bolt with Bolt Plus. Enjoy exclusive perks that save you time and money, making every ride smoother and more convenient.

*BOLT DRIVE:
We're committed to our carbon net zero goal by 2040. That's why we're increasing the lineup of electric and hybrid cars in Bolt Drive, our car-sharing service. You can also rent Bolt scooters and e-bikes via the app.

*DELIVER PACKAGES
Use the 'Send' ride type to arrange fast and convenient parcel delivery in your city.

Bolt is available in 50 countries and 600+ cities worldwide (see the full list at https://bolt.eu/en/cities/). We rebranded from Taxify to Bolt in 2019.

Bolt is the perfect taxi alternative for fast, reliable, and affordable rides. The app provides a seamless ride-ordering experience whether you’re commuting, travelling, or running errands. So, the next time you need a ride, choose Bolt!

*Bolt options differ by location. Check the app for availability in your city.

Earn money driving with the Bolt Driver app. Sign up: https://bolt.eu/driver/

Questions? Get in touch via [e-mail] or at https://bolt.eu

Follow us on social media for updates, discounts, and offers!

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Bolt/
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Ratings and reviews

Extremely unreliable. Drivers cancel, or delay pick up times and then cancel (which is worse). Drivers can claim to be at the pick up point on the app, when the map show they clearly aren't (they'll be 5 minutes away and still claim to be at the pick up point, try and make you walk to them, and then cancel when you're obviously not there). It doesn't matter how much time you give them, they will screw you over. Choose anything else. Trains, buses, Uber, literally anything is better.

Downloaded the app for a trip to Lisbon because we were informed it was more commonly used than Uber. We needed to use it 3 separate times. The first time we had no issues (short trip, small fare, heavily trafficked area). The second time the drivers kept cancelling and we were forced to take a taxi. The third time was a pre-scheduled early morning pickup on our way back to the airport. For the third our scheduled driver was changed after our scheduled pickup time and we were not informed.

horrible app, avoid if u can. always cancelling the rides mid way. had to go the the station for an important visit, booked the cab coming in 4 min. CANCELLED. Everytime. customer service charged me £10 for another similar incident. Accepted that I should be getting a refund, haven't gotten a refund. Almost a month now. now they might write a generic response to contact them via customer support but it won't be fruitful.

What’s new

Thanks for using Bolt!

We regularly update the app to provide a consistently high-quality experience. Each update includes improvements in speed and reliability. Check out the latest updates in the app!

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