XL is a bespoke category for bigger groups with a seating capacity of up to six passengers. The introduction of this new category follows Bolt's launch in London in June 2019.
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The XL category on the Bolt app provides cars that fit up to 6 passengers.
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.
The Bolt seats five, and cloth upholstery and six-way manually adjustable front seats come standard. Optional features include heated front seats, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, leather-trimmed upholstery and a rear center armrest.
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.
Profits tied to UltiumTo spur interest and make the Bolt more affordable, GM cut the starting prices by as much as $6,300 for the 2022 model year. The Bolt EV would start at $26,595, followed by the Bolt EUV at $28,195. “Bolt is selling better than it ever has since the company dropped the price.
Both rideshare companies are based in California, where it is $1.16 cheaper to take an Uber rather than a Lyft. But rideshare culture has been controversial in the companies' home state, with California's Proposition 22 exempting drivers from employee status — and net minimum wage — at the firms' recommendation.