Drive your taxi with Bolt earning full metered fares.
With the Bolt app, customers can easily make a booking for your Black Cab. Sign up early to become a Bolt taxi driver.
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Why become a Bolt Black Cab driver?
Whether you want to drive for a few hours occasionally or earn money more frequently, with Bolt, you can fit driving around your schedule.
Drive and earn when you like
Earn part-time income as a taxi driver in the UK during evenings and weekends, or make more money by driving more frequently. It’s up to you.
Get access to new customers
Drive with Bolt and receive ride requests from 4 million UK users, plus millions more who visit from overseas.
Easy-to-use app with weekly payouts
You'll earn the full metered fare. Weekly payouts are made directly to your bank account.
Get started online
1. Sign up as a Bolt Black Cab driver online
Submit your contact details. We'll email you with the next steps.
Apply to drive2. Upload your documents
Check the requirements.
3. Download the Bolt driver app
Once your account is activated, download ↗ the Bolt driver app and start driving.
How the Bolt Driver app works
Easy to use and reliable, the Bolt Driver app gives you everything you need to drive and earn whenever you want to.
Accept a ride request
The Bolt Driver app will automatically find passengers for you.Pick up your passenger
The app will guide you to your passenger’s location. Once there, pick them up.Drive to their destination
Follow the directions and swipe to end the trip when you get there.Repeat to earn more money
Keep driving and earning or go offline — you’re always in full control of your schedule.
Frequently asked questions from taxi drivers
How do I sign up to drive with Bolt?
Signing up to make money with Bolt is easy. Fill in your details and submit the required documents. Once your application is approved and you're onboarded, you'll be ready to start earning when we launch in the spring
When did the Bolt hackney carriage taxi service launch?
Bolt Black Cabs launched on the 25th of April 2023.
Do I need a smartphone to drive with Bolt?
You should have a smartphone that runs at least Android 9.0 or iOS 14. If you don’t have a smartphone, our team can advise you on a budget Android phone that you'll need to use the Bolt Driver app.
Does Bolt charge a commission for London taxi drivers?
When you complete a journey on the Bolt platform, passengers will be obliged to pay you the metered fare. Drivers must enter the exact amount of the metered trip fare from the taximeter in the app. Bolt will then automatically add the £2 booking fee.
Bolt will charge you a £2 commission on every journey. As this isn't higher than the booking fee, it means you won’t be out of pocket compared to ‘hailed from the street’ journeys!
Bolt will charge you a £2 commission on every journey. As this isn't higher than the booking fee, it means you won’t be out of pocket compared to ‘hailed from the street’ journeys!
How do I get paid for driving with Bolt?
Our payment cycle runs from Monday 00:00 to the following Sunday at 23:59, after which you’ll receive a balance statement. If you’re due a payout, you’ll receive it on a weekly basis — no need to wait until the end of the month. You can now request an early cashout in the app to receive your earnings before the regular payout date on Monday for a small cashout fee.
What type of licensing and vehicles are eligible to drive with Bolt Black Cab?
Learn more about Bolt's hackney carriage licensing requirements and accepted vehicles.
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