VAT on Commission
This is in line with the digital service tax proposed as per NTSA regulations. The provisions of VAT (Electronic, Internet and Digital Market Place Supply) Regulations, 2023 obligate Bolt to collect and remit 16% VAT chargeable on Bolt’s 18% Commission.
Bolt commission is capped at 18%. This 18% will not include the VAT based on NTSA regulations. The charge will be a 16% rate on the Commission fee for each trip
Effective 1st April, 2025
The 2023 VAT regulations place obligations on digital marketplace suppliers, but individual drivers still have income tax responsibilities. It is highly advisable for drivers to seek guidance from the KRA or a qualified tax professional to ensure they are fully compliant with Kenyan tax laws.
General Questions
Upload an image of a valid driver's licence to your profile then submit a ticket through your driver profile by clicking here.
Submit a ticket through your driver profile by clicking here.
As a driver, you have the option to link to a vehicle already on the Bolt platform or register a new vehicle to drive provided you have the required documents.
Watch the video for a step by step guide to submit your linking request via your Driver portal.
Linking takes a few hours. Avoid submitting multiple applications so that we can get to you as soon as possible.
Drivers License FAQs
Online renewal of a driver's license is immediate once you pay.
This is a minimum requirement for you to drive with Bolt. New drivers must also acquire a driver's license in order to register to become a Bolt Driver. From a legal standpoint, you could face a fine of up to KES 20,000 or imprisonment for a term of up to 3 months for the first conviction, and a fine of up to KES 30,000 or imprisonment for a term of up to 6 months or both for subsequent convictions.
When this happens, you will have to apply for a new smart licence on the NTSA
TIMS Portal as follows:
- Log into TIMS NTSA Portal
- Select driving licence
- Select "Apply for smart driving licence"
- Fill in the required details
- Pay the required fee and visit the NTSA Office with your invoice and passport photo.
- Pick your driving licence at the prescribed time.
Vehicle Branding
Take your car to Gimco Limited, Kiambere Road, Upperhill. Weekdays: 9am - 5pm Saturdays: 9am - 1pm
Bolt will cover the cost of branding and county licence fees.
- Earnings are based on the number of trips you make weekly.
- Complete 45 trips and earn up to KES 1,650 extra weekly.
- Complete 55 trips and earn up to KES 2,000 extra weekly.
- Complete 65 trips and earn up to KES 2,350 extra weekly.
- You will remain part of the branding campaign for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise renewed.
- Bolt will do a physical or virtual quality assurance inspection of the Bolt-branded car monthly.
- You are required to complete a minimum of 45 trips per week to qualify for the branding compensation.
- You cannot have other competitor branding stickers on your Bolt-branded vehicle.
- At the end of the branding campaign period, or upon termination of the arrangement by either party, you will take up the responsibility to remove the Bolt branding sticker unless the campaign is renewed.
Visit our Global Driver Vehicle Branding Page for more information.
Applying the sticker takes under an hour on average, so you’ll be on the road and earning again in no time.
No. The original finish will remain intact if stickers are applied and removed professionally by our trusted partners.
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