How do I request a Bolt ride without the app?


How do I request a Bolt ride without the app? You can request a ride without having a smart device. Simply log in to your account with your phone number on our mobile site. Note: This option works only for cash payments if allowed in your city.


What percentage does Bolt taxi take?

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.


Can I prebook a Bolt taxi?

Schedule your Bolt work rides to make your days run like clockwork. Whether you need a comfortable commute to the office, a reliable ride to an offsite meeting, or an early trip to the airport, use Bolt to book rides up to 3 days in advance.


Why Bolt asks for your ID?

You have to check the customer's ID when the order contains items that have an age restriction and the customer chose the pickup option.


How do I contact a Bolt driver?

Once a driver has accepted your ride request, you can contact them by sending an in-app message. The history of the chat will be deleted upon completion of the ride. It is also possible to call the driver and this option will be available in the app for 24 hours after the ride ended.


How do I set up a Bolt without a phone number?

You can use various services with virtual numbers to register. Thanks to these services you can buy a virtual number and get an sms to register. A good example of this service is Sms-man. This service allows you to receive sms without using your cell phone, and the only thing you need is an internet connection.


Can Bolt drivers see your phone number?

The personal data of the passenger is only disclosed to the ride-hailing drivers when they engage with a ride on in the Bolt app; in such a case, the driver will see the name, phone number (in some countries the number is masked), rating and geolocation data of the passenger.


Why Bolt is cheaper?

Profits tied to Ultium To 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.


Is Uber or Bolt safer?

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


Can I pay cash for Bolt ride?

1.2 When using the Bolt app, the user can choose whether he/she wishes to pay in cash or via in-App payment for the transportation service to the driver. Once a payment option has been selected, the user cannot change this.


Is Bolt cheaper than Uber?

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.