To drive with Bolt, your vehicle must meet the following requirements:
- Have car insurance
- Have a valid technical inspection
- Have a vehicle card
- Be a roadworthy car
- Be clean and in good condition
- Have air conditioning/climate control
- Have at least 4 doors and 4 passenger seats
- Cars with only 3 passenger seats are accepted in the Basic category
- Not have stickers from another transport platform
For an easy reference to which categories your car is eligible for, check out the list of acceptable vehicle models. ↗
Please also check the vehicle requirements for the categories available in Estonia below:
Bolt
- In Tallinn, manufactured in 2013 or later
- In Tartu, manufactured in 2011 or later
- In Other cities, manufactured in 2006 or later
- Have at least 350l of car boot
Basic (Tallinn)
- Manufactured between 2006 and 2012
- Have at least 3 passenger seats
Electric
- Manufactured in 2012 or later
- Fully electric car
- Have at least 4 passenger seats
Comfort
- In Tallinn and Tartu, manufactured in 2018 or later
- Vehicles with full leather or Alcantara seats are acceptable if manufactured in 2016
- In Jõhvi, Narva, Pärnu, Viljandi, Rakvere, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, manufactured in 2013 or later
- Sedan, station wagon, SUV, or minibus
- The list of acceptable vehicle models ↗
- Comfort category vehicles are also eligible for the Bolt category
Premium (Tallinn and Tartu)
- Manufactured in 2016 or later
- Sedan, SUV, or minibus
- In the list of acceptable vehicle models ↗
- Special Bolt branding sticker for Premium category vehicles is allowed
- Full leather or alcántara seats
- All Premium category vehicles are also eligible for the Bolt and Comfort categories
Premium+ (Tallinn)
- Manufactured in 2019 or later (exceptions may apply)
- Sedan or SUV
- Acceptable models:
- BMW series 5 or higher
- Mercedes E class and higher
- Audi A6 or higher
- Volvo S90 and higher
- Lexus RX450 and ES300
If your model is not on the list but has a similar class and you want to ride in this category, please contact us
- No vehicle branding
- Full leather or alcántara seats
XL
- Manufactured in 2011 or later
- Minibus (e.g. Renault Trafic)
- Have at least 6 passenger seats
- Have sufficient space for luggage
Assist
- In Tartu, manufactured in 2011 or later
- In Kuressaare, manufactured in 2011 or later
- In Tallinn, manufactured in 2013 or later
- Have space for a folding wheelchair
- The driver must pass a special training
- Have at least 4 passenger seats
- Be equipped with a child seat that meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 or ECE R129 (i-Size)
Booster Seat
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Meets Bolt category requirements
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Equipped with a child booster seat that meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 or ECE R129 (i-Size)
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The Booster seat is certified under ECE R44/04 and is categorized based on the child’s weight
- Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II
- It can transport children from 15 to 25 kg (approximately 3 to 7 years old)
- Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group III
- It can transport children from 22 to 36 kg (for ages 6 and up)
- Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II and Group III
- It can transport children from 15 to 36 kg (for ages 6 and up)
- Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II
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Booster seats certified under ECE R129 (i-Size) are categorized based on a child’s height.
- The height should be at least 100 cm, and the age should start from around 4 years
Make sure to get acquainted with the information about exact age, weight, and height limits depending on the booster seat markings. Passengers may contact you to clarify the details.
Tesla (Tallinn)
- Only Tesla (electric) vehicles are accepted
- Have at least 4 passenger seats
- Acceptable vehicle models: Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y
If your vehicle is eligible for the Basic category, you can offer rides in Tallinn. If you want to offer rides in other cities, please contact our Customer Support to change your region.
