Bolt: Request a Ride

Bolt: Request a Ride

Ride-hailing made easy

177K ratings
3606 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2013
  • August 31, 2026

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Easily request rides across town, to the airport, or rent scooters and e-bikes. Enjoy transparent pricing, multiple payment options, and real-time driver tracking for safe and convenient travel.

Request rides in seconds
Transparent upfront pricing
Multiple payment options
Real-time driver tracking
Schedule rides in advance
Rent scooters and e-bikes
Parcel delivery service
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What's New in Bolt

248.0

August 31, 2026

Thanks for using Bolt! We regularly update the app to provide a consistently high-quality experience. This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoying Bolt? Please leave a rating! Your feedback helps us improve.

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Last updated on August 31, 2026.

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User reviews

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Gebe nur 5 sterne damit das ganz oben angezeigt wird,finde an sich die preise sehr gut und habe auch immer sehr gute erfahrungen gehabt mit der app und mit den fahrern. Aber heute ging es wirklich garnicht,ich habe eine fahrt im voraus bestellt,gehe raus und warte vor meiner haustür,plötzlich steht da dass die fahrt von dem fahrer storniert wurde. Ich begleite meine mutter zu einer wichtigen OP von daher haben wir auch einen Bolt bestellt,und finde es wirklich abscheulich dass man so etwas macht,wenn man die fahrt schon annimmt dann sollte man das auch beibehalten.
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Response from developer

Hallo! Es freut uns, dass ihr sonst gute Erfahrungen mit der App und den Fahrer:innen gemacht habt und die Preise passen. Für heute sollte die im Voraus gebuchte Fahrt aber nicht storniert werden, gerade wenn ihr zu einer wichtigen OP unterwegs wart. Wir schauen uns den Vorgang gern genauer an, damit das nicht wieder passiert!

Great, but…

I love this app. Myself and my family have been using Bolt for a while now! It gives cheap rides, ETA on your phone, upfront pricing. However, drivers do cancel on you very regularly, leaving you waiting for 20-30 minutes until one actually comes to you

Bad bolt

The app functions fine, the drivers from bolt have often been rude and argumentative, and their customer service team are useless. I regret downloading bolt - should have stuck with uber

Driver sucks

They will cancel your trip after making you waiting for 15 mins.

False advertising and terrible customer service

I used the “ride & save” and was promised a ride in 10-20 mins when in fact it took over 45 mins. I attempted to contact customer service for help, but they were nonexistent and the chat bot is absolutely useless. Terrible experience

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Charges for rides that never happened

Bug

App glitches and crashes

Bug

Incorrect driver information displayed

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add tipping option for drivers

Feature

Improve route planning for scooters/bikes

Feature

Allow multiple stops in a single trip

Feature

Implement two-step verification options

Feature

FAQ

What does the Bolt app do?

The Bolt app allows users to easily request rides from drivers, rent electric scooters and e-bikes for short trips, and even arrange for package deliveries within their city. It aims to make getting around more convenient and affordable.

What are the key features of Bolt?

Key features include the ability to request rides in seconds with top-rated drivers, see fares upfront for transparent pricing, and choose from various ride types. Users can also track their driver in real-time, schedule rides in advance, and utilize safety features like an emergency assist button.

How much does Bolt cost?

The app itself is free to download and use for requesting rides. While rides have a cost, Bolt offers transparent pricing with fares shown upfront. There is also an optional 'Bolt Plus' subscription for premium features and savings, and users can rent scooters and e-bikes for a fee.

Is Bolt available in my city?

Bolt is available in over 600 cities across 50 countries worldwide. You can check the full list of supported cities on their official website. Availability of specific ride types, like electric vehicles or car-sharing, may vary by location.

What are common use cases for Bolt?

Common use cases include requesting a ride across town for daily commutes or errands, booking an airport transfer for travel, renting a scooter or e-bike to navigate traffic quickly, and using the 'Send' ride type for convenient parcel delivery.