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Do Bolt drivers rate customers?

After each trip, drivers rate you from 1 to 5 stars.



Yes, Bolt drivers can rate customers after each trip, similar to how riders rate drivers. This two-way rating system is common in ride-hailing platforms.

Here’s how it generally works:

How it works:

  1. After a trip ends, both the driver and the rider have the opportunity to rate each other (usually on a scale of 1–5 stars).
  2. Ratings are anonymous — you won’t see who gave you a specific rating.
  3. Feedback can sometimes include tags (e.g., “polite,” “late,” “clean,” etc.) to give more context.

Why drivers rate passengers:

  • Accountability – Encourages respectful behavior from riders.
  • Safety and comfort – Drivers can flag issues like rudeness, uncleanliness, or unsafe behavior.
  • Future matching – In some cases, drivers may avoid passengers with consistently low ratings, though this varies by platform policy.

What affects a passenger’s rating?

  • Punctuality – Being ready when the driver arrives.
  • Politeness – Respectful interaction.
  • Cleanliness – Not leaving trash in the car.
  • Accurate pickup/drop-off locations.
  • Not making unreasonable requests outside the app’s terms.

Can you see your passenger rating?

In most Bolt apps, you can check your passenger rating in the app settings or profile section. If your rating drops, improving the factors above can help raise it over time.

Important:

  • Ratings are usually permanent and averaged over your last several trips.
  • One bad rating isn’t catastrophic — it’s the

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