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Where to go for a walk? Here’s a list of the most beautiful parks in London
Looking for some greenery? Need a place to switch off? Well, you’ve landed in the right spot. In this article, we’ve prepared a list of the perfect places to go
Bolt is applying for an electric scooter licence in London!
We’re excited to announce that Bolt is making preparations to apply for an e-scooter licence in London. Last week Transport for London (TfL) announced that they would welcome transport operators


Bolt launches ‘industry first’ flexible pension scheme
The decision comes after Bolt conducted the largest independent research project ever into the attitudes of drivers in the UK ride-hailing sector. In line with their clear preference, PHV registered
Peace of mind for journeys ahead: The Bolt and Matrix iQ CCTV Partnership
In the UK, Bolt is launching a partnership with Matrix iQ to enhance driver safety by helping drivers access cost-effective dash cameras. View the special offer here. Affordable and user-friendly


Bolt celebrates 5 Years in the UK!
On 11 June 2019, we switched on the Bolt app in London and welcomed one of Europe’s busiest cities to our platform. From humble beginnings to one of the UK’s
The Bike Project: Ride to empower people seeking asylum and refugees
In 2022, we announced the start of a special partnership with The Bike Project. A unique charity which takes in second-hand bikes refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and


Thank you to the women drivers breaking stereotypes
At our latest Bolt driver community event in London, we celebrated the women drivers breaking stereotypes and driving change. We partnered with racing driver Caitlin Wood, who shared her inspiring
A Resolution Guide for Better Travel in 2024
It’s that time in January… When sticking to resolutions is increasingly difficult, that 10k you’d like to train for is probably better suited to be a 5k, you can only


Our London Driver Hub has moved to Bermondsey
Exciting news for all Bolt private hire drivers in London – our Driver Hub has moved to Bermondsey. We hope this new central location will help us to keep up
The gift of mobility: Transform a Refugee’s Winter with a Gift
People seeking asylum and refugees come to the UK for various reasons. And when arriving, it’s often the end of one difficult journey and the start of another. Those seeking

