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Don’t let this be last orders for Britain’s pubs
New Bolt data shows nights out are rising across the UK, yet pubs continue to close. Explore the changing habits reshaping Britain's nightlife.
Bolt expands e-bike fleet across London ahead of planned transport strikes
Bolt is expanding its e-bike service to Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham, offering more Londoners a reliable alternative. We’re rolling out this service just before planned tube and bus strikes in April, May, and June, so riders can rely on us during major disruptions.
Enjoy a more flexible way to travel with Bolt Flex
With Bolt Flex, you can choose your own price and adjust your fare in seconds. Pay a little extra to increase your chances of getting a ride faster, or find a good deal — your ride, your call.
Meet Bolt Flex: Choose how you earn with Bolt
We’ll be gradually rolling out a new set of features in the Bolt Driver app. This update gives UK driver partners the unique ability to create different profiles, choose how they earn, select the benefits that suit them best, and access new features that offer greater flexibility and autonomy.
Driver parents visit Bolt hubs for back-to-school day
On 30 August, we hosted our latest back-to-school initiative in our London, Manchester, and Birmingham hubs. We provided drivers’ children with free school bags and supplies to help them prepare
Bolt brings shared scooters and e-bikes to Liverpool
Bolt has officially launched its shared scooter and e-bike service in Liverpool, bringing 2,000 electric scooters and 150 e-bikes to the city from 1 February.
What Bolt data shows about pub visits during Dry January
January starts with a hangover — of holiday spending, not alcohol. Pubs are quiet, streets empty, but Bolt data suggests Brits don't stay away for long during Dry January. Rather than avoiding pubs entirely, people are simply returning a bit later in the month.
Bolt Link — your new way to generate extra income driving
Flexible earning hours are most important! This is the most common answer we get when asking Bolt drivers what they like about driving with Bolt. And following this feedback, we’re
VAT Registration FAQ
These FAQs provide general information only to help private hire drivers understand VAT registration at a high level. They do not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice, and should not be relied on as such.
Maximising your earning power
Knowing what to expect from earnings makes every ride more rewarding. Recent platform updates, shaped by UK driver feedback through events like Bolt On The Move and surveys, support this ongoing improvement.