Bolt: Request a Ride

4,8
8,2M reviews
100M+
Downloads
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
20 Jun 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
8,14M reviews
Luna Exostan
15 June 2025
The first two rides were fine but the third time I tried using, the driver confirmed the request, traveled to our direction for 10 minutes (meanwhile we waited), and then cancelled!!! We barely made it in time to the bus station, and not with Bolt, but with public transport. The point of this service should be to be secure and more convenient, but rather it caused us stress and inconvenience.
18 people found this review helpful
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Artem Dudko
07 May 2025
Lately, the application regularily does not match the location on the map with the address correctly. For instance, twice during a week we were let out a few hundreds meters away from my son's school, enven though the address I entered was correct and accessible for a taxi. Another example, today the application sent the driver to a wrong bus stop. I was even charged late fee. Update: new bugs with every update, can't see the map now after the order is made until the driver arrives.
445 people found this review helpful
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Dean Chilcott
05 June 2025
We used Bolt twice during our stay in Paphos. The first experience was great, although it took a while to get a taxi from our hotel due to the rainy weather, the driver was polite and the journey was smooth. Unfortunately, the second time wasn’t as good because the driver was rude, aggressive, and very argumentative, which really put a damper on things. That said, the app itself is excellent, very easy to use, well-organised, and far cheaper than flagging a taxi 👍
168 people found this review helpful
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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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