Make money driving with Bolt in Kenya

Become a Bolt driver, set your schedule and earn money by driving!

Why become a Bolt driver?

Whether you want to drive for a few hours occasionally or want to earn money more frequently, with Bolt you can fit driving around your schedule.

Drive and earn when you like

Earn during evenings and weekends, or make more money by driving more frequently. It’s up to you.

A reliable source of income

You’ll receive orders from our large network of riders anytime you’re online.

Weekly payouts

Receive your earnings at the end of each week. There are no hidden subscription fees and you’ll only pay commission on your earnings.

Get started

1. Register online

Tell us which city you'd like to drive in and the type of licence you have. We'll email you with the next steps.

Apply to drive

2. Upload your documents

The documents needed to drive on the Bolt platform can vary depending on your location.

3. Rent a vehicle

If you don't have access to a car, we can connect you with a fleet partner who will offer you a vehicle to drive. Check out the Vehicle Marketplace ↗ for offers available in your city.

How the Bolt Driver app works

Reliable and easy to use, with everything you need to drive and earn when you want.

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 to their destination and swipe to end the ride 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 drivers

Can I drive with Bolt in my city?

Bolt is available in hundreds of cities all over the world. Check our Cities pages to see if we’re available for you to start driving and earning in your hometown.

How do I register to drive with Bolt?

Registering to make money driving with Bolt is easy. Fill in your details above and submit the required documents. Once you receive approval and complete our driver onboarding process, you’ll be ready to start earning good money on your own schedule!

Do I need a car to drive with Bolt?

Yes, but if you don’t own a car, then don’t worry — there are other options available. Our city teams can help you find partner fleets or rental companies that offer competitive rates on vehicles that we accept. And in some cities, longer-term renters can get financing deals from our partners.

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.

Is driving with Bolt a good side hustle?

The advantage of driving on the Bolt platform is that you can make money on your schedule — which makes it the perfect side hustle. There are no minimum hours, drive all week or just in the evenings or at weekends. Earn extra income whenever you need it. You’re the boss!

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.

Be your own boss. Start driving and earning!

It takes just 2 minutes to submit your information.