English-speaking drivers for English-speaking riders

Ever been worried about asking your driver about a popular event due to the language barrier? Or, as a driver, have you ever missed your chance to share tips with passengers about local landmarks?

We’re excited to announce our new English category — here to improve the Bolt experience for all English-speaking riders and drivers. 

Saudi Arabia has been ranked second globally for tourist arrivals during the first 7 months of 2023. So, if you’re going on holiday to the Kingdom or staying for longer, this category is on hand to help you move around with convenience and ease.

If you’re a driver with good English skills or looking to improve your English while earning, this category’s for you.

How to book an English category Bolt trip in Saudi Arabia

When you need a ride, simply:

1. Open the Bolt ride-hailing app;
2. Enter your destination, and confirm you’re in the right pickup spot;
3. Expand the category list to see the English category;
4. Tap ‘Confirm Order’;
5. You’ll be matched with an English-speaking driver.
6. Enjoy your trip!

Please note this category is temporarily only available in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al Hofuf.

Tips on what to see in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is a city of contrasts, with a rich history and culture, as well as modern shopping and entertainment attractions:

• Historical: Al Masmak Fortress, Ad-Diriyah, King Abdulaziz Historical Center
  
• Shopping: Kingdom Centre, Al Faisaliyah Centre, Riyadh Park Mall
  
• Entertainment: Sky Bridge at Kingdom Centre, Edge of the World, King Abdullah Park
  
• Nature: sand dunes surrounding the city
  
• Food: luxurious restaurants offering international cuisine, and local Riyadh restaurants offering authentic Saudi dishes.

Jeddah is an ancient port city where you can see rich heritage celebrated by UNESCO — destinations that have inspired artists and visitors for hundreds of years. Here are our top attractions and activities:

• King Fahd Fountain — visible from across the city, a 30-year-old monument in the middle of the Red Sea.
  
• Historic Jeddah — discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where ancient homes have been transformed into art galleries and cafes using the latest technology and expertise.
  
• Take a trip to the Tayebat Museum for a superbly curated representation of the city’s 2,500-year history.

Dammam is a pearl on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The city possesses the qualities of scarcity, originality and wealth:

• AlShati District Plaza includes an area for restaurants and cafes, as well as the Takyt Boulevard shopping area. You can spend evenings with family or friends enjoying music and many other activities and events in Takyt Bahar.
  
• In SciTech Center, 7 halls provide scientific facts about seas, space, Earth, living organisms, technology, and more. There’s an astronomical observatory and IMAX films.

Al Hofuf is the urban centre of the Al-Ahsa region and the largest oasis in the world.

• Al-Qara Hill — Al Qarah Mountain is the reward for reaching the top. It offers an incredible view of the world’s largest oasis, a source of life that has proven integral to the growth of Al Ahsa through the ages. 

Move with Bolt, earn with Bolt

Download the Bolt ride-hailing app to enjoy fast, safe and comfortable rides whenever you need to travel to one of these attractions!

And if you’re a driver looking to add the English category to your driver app, contact our Customer Support team for more earning opportunities!