15 May 2019
It’s only wise to do a bit of research before jumping into anything. The same goes for finding out how much would you earn as a Bolt driver in Nairobi before signing up. This article gives you all the details about the average monthly salary, driver bonuses and all else necessary.
So, first things first.
You’ll get paid once a week.
The payment cycle runs from the first hours of Monday to the last minutes of Sunday.
You will receive your pay + bonuses as one payout during the first half of the week. Normally it should take between 1–2 business days to reflect in your account.
From the final price per order, Bolt charges per cent here commission.
To qualify to receive a driver bonus, drivers must fulfil the set requirements. These may involve completing a minimum number of rides within a given time period, maintaining a set acceptance rate or having high ratings to qualify.
You should always be on the lookout for bonuses! Do this by constantly checking the messages we send you as they give you details on when and how can you earn extra money as a Bolt driver. Also, keep an eye on the Campaigns tab in the Driver app. Follow the guide you see when tapping on the campaign.
How to check your bonus balance?
To look at your balance, log in to the driver portal. The second option for reviewing your income is to select the Earnings tab from the Home screen of your Bolt app.
As you gain some experience on the road, you will notice that there are busy hours and not-so-busy hours.
Top drivers increase their earnings by driving during the morning and evening peak hours, taking some hours off during low-demand hours to have a rest and enjoy the day. Think of it like this: more people needing a ride = more opportunities to earn as a driver via the Bolt app.
You too can increase your earnings by driving during busier times, such as 4PM-7PM on weekdays and especially all day and night from Friday to Sunday!
Take advantage of these peak driving times to maximise your earnings and minimise downtimes.
Remember that off-peak hours don’t mean you need to get off the roads. Use your local city knowledge of busy areas like malls and airports as well as the live map feature on the Bolt Driver app to see where the hotspots are at every time of the day.
As already said above, in every city, there are hotspots where lots of people are ordering rides.
Drivers who are in these areas are likely to earn more due to a higher amount of rides and higher surge pricing.
Recommended areas to drive in Nairobi include:
Now that you have an overview of the earnings, let’s talk about signing up.
In short, you need to have a car, a few years’ driving experience and some other boxes ticked. There’s nothing complicated and time-consuming, though. For these specifics about documents and car requirements, head to our support page.
You can find the Bolt Driver app in App Store or Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app, log in. You’ll receive your login details directly to your email after your driver application has been approved.
For going online, swipe right and set your radius. When you get a ride request, you will see the pickup address and the estimated time of arrival. Swipe right to accept. When you have reached the pickup point, swipe right to notify the passenger about your arrival.
Signing up as a Bolt driver comes with many perks.
You get:
Leaving a good impression and generally being a good human being is especially valuable when you’re interacting with people on a daily basis. And let’s be honest – as a Bolt driver, you are surrounded by people for the best part of your day. People who will rate you and can either leave positive feedback or describe how bad their ride experience was.
High ratings mean that you can continue using the app as well as enjoy great bonuses, while low ratings can lead to you losing your driving privileges.
Your activity score gives you an overview of your driving activity per day. It is calculated based on the last 40 journeys and is updated with each new one. If 20% of the last 40 journeys have been rejected, your account will automatically be blocked by the system.
There are a lot of health tips flying around these days. You cannot pass a newspaper stand without noticing yet another 10 tips on how to be bold and beautiful. We just want to remind you that you are your most valuable asset. Take some time to look after yourself; it will pay off.
And that’s it.
Do you have any unanswered questions? support.bolt.eu will help.
Also, don’t hesitate to send us a message via your Bolt Driver app.
