Bolt is the safe, reliable ride-hailing service available at the tap of a button. Order a ride and get picked up by a top-rated driver in more than 500 cities worldwide. Download the Bolt app for a comfortable, greener ride.
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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.
From here, the fares are displayed on their meter. That way, you will never pay too much. In addition, you can make a contactless payment in any taxi. The drivers accept credit cards, are not allowed to refuse rides and will give you a printed receipt.
How to schedule a ride. You can reserve a Bolt ride for any time, up to 3 days in advance. Whether it's a late-night flight, an important event, or something you can't miss — this feature's for you! Scheduling a ride takes less than a minute, and there are several ways to do it.
That's because, in the Netherlands, there is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you received good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it's customary to give a small tip — around 5-10% of the bill. If your service was just average, round up the bill or leave some change.
Dutch currencyMany shops and restaurants in Amsterdam accept credit cards, but not all. It is therefore recommended to either ask before you order or ensure you have a sufficient amount in cash to cover the bill. Most shops and restaurants do not accept €200 or €500 notes.
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.
Leave a tip through the Bolt appGive your driver a 4-5-star rating; Leave a comment, if you wish; Choose the amount you wish to send as a tip; Tap on the button and you're done!
Use a range of safety features, e.g. share details of your journey. You can pay inside the app (Credit/Debit) or with cash. Easily request a ride with the Bolt app: 1.