Bolt: Request a Ride

Ride Booking for Everyday Travel

Bolt: Request a Ride connects passengers with local transport through a map-based mobile app. Enter your destination, choose an available ride type, and request a driver from the same screen. It suits commuters, airport travelers, visitors in unfamiliar cities, and anyone who wants to arrange a car journey without calling a taxi service.

Clear Booking and Trip Information

The app shows an estimated fare before you confirm a ride, helping you compare the expected cost before the journey begins. Once a driver accepts the request, you can follow the vehicle on the map and view key trip details in the app. Ride categories can include options for different group sizes, comfort preferences, or lower-emission travel, depending on what is offered in your location.

• Request rides by setting a pickup point and destination.
• Check the expected fare before booking.
• Track the assigned vehicle on a live map.
• Schedule selected rides ahead of time where supported.

More Than Standard Car Rides

In supported cities, Bolt also brings together other forms of urban transport. These can include electric scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing through Bolt Drive. Bolt Send uses the platform for parcel delivery in some areas, giving users another way to arrange local transport and logistics from one app.

Safety, Availability, and App Standing

Safety tools referenced for the service include emergency assistance, privacy-focused contact handling, and audio trip recording where available. Bolt operates across hundreds of cities, although ride types and features vary by location. Developed by Bolt Technology, the app is listed in Maps & Navigation and has more than 100,000,000 installs. Its rating is 4.8 from over 9.5 million reviews, indicating broad use among Android passengers.