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Does Bolt take luggage?

Transportation of luggage and other items belonging to the rider can be carried out both in the trunk and in the rider compartment of the car, provided that the luggage passes freely through the doorways of the car. If a rider is travelling with luggage, please make sure that: The luggage fits into your vehicle.



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The Bolt offers 16.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back row and 57 cubic feet with the back row folded down. These are good figures compared to other small electric cars.

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How much luggage is allowed in Uber XL? An XL vehicle can accommodate 3 large suitcases easily. Depending on how many in your party you might be sitting with luggage at your feet. You have to remember minivans and suv's have only so much cargo space before seats have to be folded down etc.

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Can Bolt take 4 passengers? - A 4 passenger vehicle may only carry 1 passenger; - A 6 passenger vehicle may only carry 2 passengers; - A 8 passenger vehicle may only carry 3 passengers. The ride-hailing company is also encouraging passengers in Gauteng and Cape Town to use the Bolt Isolated ride-type.

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Bolt's main advantage is the lower fees and commissions. The company charges 15 per cent commissions to its drivers – almost half compared to Uber – which means riders can also benefit from cheaper fares. However, don't be too quick to jump in a Bolt car.

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Verdict: Both Uber and Bolt have intelligent safety features, but in comparison Uber seems to have more safety features than Bolt has.

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You can pay for orders on the Bolt Food app by using cash (in some markets), Bolt balance and via credit/debit card. Follow these steps to add a payment method to your account: Tap the profile icon in the menu and select the Payments option. Add the card details in the relevant text fields and click the Continue button ...

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Bolt charges a 15% to 20% commission from the final price per order depending on the city. Commission fee applies to both cash and card rides and cancellation fees. Commission doesn't apply to tips, bonuses, additional airport or toll fees. Commission is calculated automatically and deducted from the weekly earnings.

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Bolt trip prices are set using the following parameters: Base fare — this is the fare without any other variables included; Distance rate — this takes the trip distance into account and is calculated per kilometre; Time rate — this includes the time taken and is recorded per minute.

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It's unlikely that an Uber XL would be able to fit 3 people and 6 large suitcases, as the typical capacity for an Uber XL is up to 6 passengers and limited luggage space.

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Ride Options and Pricing In terms of pricing, Bolt is generally cheaper than Uber, but the rates can vary depending on the city and the time of day. Furthermore, both Uber and Bolt have options available to send packages, which is more convenient (and often cheaper) than delivering an item yourself.

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Paid wait time fee is a per-minute charge which starts after a driver has arrived at your pickup location and has been waiting for a certain period of time. This fee helps compensate the driver's efforts and time spent waiting.

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We want to assure you that it is 100% safe to pay with card for your Bolt ride. We do not store any payment information on our platform, so you don't need to worry about anything getting lost or stolen.

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Request a ride, 24/7.

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Running an app which requires location services to be switched on might be tricky if your internet connection is limited. If that's the case but you still need a ride, just open a browser on your computer or phone and request a Bolt without opening (… or even downloading) the app.

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