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, Apple Pay, 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

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Ratings and reviews

Lisbon experience: cheap, and usually works, but unreliable. Multiple instances of "no drivers available" and offers to pay more to "prioritize" the request, which feels really scummy. The amount shown in the app differs from the amount charged, usually not by much, but adds to the feeling of flakiness. Way too many different car types (10+), unclear why and what the difference is. The overall feel is that of a cheaper, crappier Uber.

3 bolt rides failed today. the first 2 just disappeared in the app without warning, notification, or explanation. in one case the driver went right by me and refused to stop. the third was en route to us and seemed to get stuck without moving for more than 10 minutes. this app is vastly inferior to Uber and Lyft. it did work for 2 rides but I will always try a different app first. I don't know if this is the fault of your app or the driver in the other cases.

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.

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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