Bolt Rides Categories

See which Bolt ride categories your car qualifies for. Includes criteria by city, car type, and category.

Vehicle Requirements

To be eligible to drive on our platform, your vehicle must meet the following requirements: - Be manufactured in 2008 or later - Have air conditioning - Be a private vehicle or taxi - Have a third-party of comprehensive Insurance - Have a Roadworthiness Certificate ​ 1. Government vehicles are not accepted on the platform. 2. Unregistered vehicles are also not accepted.

Find the Bolt Category that suits you

Maximize your earnings as a Bolt driver with our carefully crafted driver categories, designed to help you achieve your highest income potential.

Bolt Base

All vehicle types can opt-in.

Bolt Lite

- Have a rating of 4.7 or above - Open for private cars and taxis

Bolt Comfort

- Have an engine capacity of 1.5L and above. - Pass vehicle inspection. - Maintain an average rating of 4.6 and above. - Attend training.

Updating Vehicle Documents

Submitting your car application is very easy through the driver app. You can update this section whenever you have a new car to drive.

Car applications

1. Go to settings 2. Select “Vehicles” 3. Select “Add new vehicle” 4. Enter the vehicle’s number plate/license plate 5. Select “Continue” 6. Input the vehicle details (vehicle manufacturer, vehicle year model, colour, etc.) 7. Select “Next” 8. Add the required documents 9. Select “submit”

Frequently Asked Questions

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