Bolt: Request a Ride

4.8
7.89M reviews
100M+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Use your smartphone to order a ride, get picked up by a nearby driver, and enjoy a low-cost trip to your destination.

Why choose Bolt?
• Get a comfortable, low-cost ride.
• Fast arrival times, 24/7.
• See the price of your ride before you order.
• You can pay inside the app (Credit/Debit/Apple Pay).

Easily request a ride with the Bolt app:
1. Open the app and set your destination;
2. Request a driver to pick you up;
3. See your driver's location on the real-time map;
4. Enjoy the ride to your destination;
5. Leave a rating and pay.

Bolt features that require the app to stay running in the background:

• Emergency assist: Riders can quickly and discreetly alert an emergency response team with our in-app Emergency Assist button. This also notifies our dedicated safety team, who will make an immediate welfare call.
• Audio trip recording: Allows riders to trigger an in-app audio recording if they ever feel uncomfortable during a ride.
• Private phone details: When a rider makes a call via our app, the caller’s phone number remains hidden.

*We're dedicated to fostering greener cities, which is why we're continually looking to increase our lineup of electric and hybrid cars in our car-sharing offering, Bolt Drive. You can also rent Bolt scooters and electric bikes via the app.

*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.

Our mission is to make cities for people, not cars. We're doing this by bringing fast, reliable, and affordable forms of transport to millions of people around the world, while also helping millions of drivers support their families. The next time you need a ride, take a Bolt!

Bolt is available in 50 countries and 600+ cities around the world.

*Bolt car, scooter, and Plus options differ by location. Check the app for availability in your city.

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

Questions? Get in touch via info@bolt.eu or at https://bolt.eu

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

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Bolt/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bolt
X (formerly Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Boltapp
Updated on
Apr 25, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Audio and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.8
7.83M reviews
Pond
19 February 2025
Location tracking is not completely accurate. your position also tends to shift for unknown reasons. Couple that with app related penalties like increased charges for keeping the driver waiting makes use the app frustrating. I'm also unable to process card transactions for reasons that aren't related to my bank and attempts to troubleshoot the issue like clearing the card and re-inputting don't resolve anything. It might just be a me thing, but in the case it's not, it's a massive problem.
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Yann Cluchey
13 February 2025
Used in Budapest. The app and the service works very well. Thank you. ---------- Different story in London. Plenty of cars available, but none of them want to take the job. Bolt suggests spending more money (why not get it right first time?) Someone eventually takes it but is very far away.
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Bruno Wisintainer
20 February 2025
It's not that great here in Thailand. Lately, we've been getting drivers 9+ minutes away, and when they don't cancel the ride, they keep on going in loops until you get fed up and cancel them or they will call you to cancel the ride. It happened just then again. The app is great. The drivers, not so much. The problem is when you really need a ride, you can't rely on this service. That's the point. At least not where I live.
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What's new

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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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