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She Moves to Win: Turn your everyday rides into support for women
Women across Ghana are building businesses, leading communities, and creating opportunity — often with limited resources and access to funding. This International Women’s Day, Bolt is making it easier to support them. From 8 to 15 March, every trip booked under the special Bolt (IWD 2026) ride contributes 20 pesewas toward funding women-led initiatives nationwide — with Bolt matching rider donations up to GH₵50,000 to help accelerate real, lasting impact.
January survival mode with Bolt Basic
After December’s fun comes January’s reality check. Budgets tighten, routines return, and every decision requires a little more thought. In the middle of Janworry, one thing stays constant — we still need to move. Bolt Basic makes everyday trips simpler with reliable, affordable rides designed for real January life.
Give your car the night off: A better way to do Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day should start with butterflies, not traffic stress. This year, give your car the night off and choose the easier option. With Bolt, you skip the parking drama, arrive relaxed, and focus on what really matters; the date. Plus, Bolt x Silverbird are making movie night even sweeter with a chance to enjoy a free cinema experience.
Why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is Your Best Defense Against Fraudsters
Learn how MFA helps keep your account, your data, and your business transactions safe. Online fraud is evolving, but so is Bolt’s security. As phishing attempts become more sophisticated, protecting your account requires more than just a password. That’s why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now available in the Bolt app.
Bolt says thanks: win 3 months of free rides
Bolt says thanks. Celebrate Customer Support Week with Bolt. Join the fun and complete our Bolt Bingo template on Instagram & win rides + gifts!
#MakingMovesWithBolt — your hustle could win you ₵5,000 in rides
The risks of offline trips
At Bolt, safety comes first. That’s why we have Safety Toolkits for drivers and passengers to protect them before, during, and after rides. And offline trips outside the app are
How to recover a lost item from a Bolt ride
Have you lost or misplaced an item on a Bolt ride? This blog post outlines the appropriate steps to aid you in recovering your items. We’ve all experienced the sinking
How to request a Bolt ride without downloading the app
Nowadays, there’s an app for everything. Apps to track your sleep, apps to remind you of your wedding anniversary and apps to help you get from A to B, of
5 reasons to Bolt instead of buying a car
Few things compare to the freedom you feel when buying your first car. Finally, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. No more waiting for buses, asking someone