Start Driving with Bolt

This page guides new drivers through the process of joining Bolt in Portugal, from licensing to app setup.

Getting Started

Welcome to Bolt!

Interested in driving with Bolt? This guide will help you register quickly and smoothly.

Fleet Drivers

Already Part of a Fleet?

If you already belong to a fleet, contact your Fleet Manager to register you through the Fleet Manager Portal.

Licensing

Don’t Have a TVDE License?

You must have a TVDE license to drive with Bolt. Visit Bolt Academy for the best TVDE driver training offers. The initial training course for the CMTVDE license lasts at least 50 hours and includes both theory and practical lessons. To enroll, you must have held a category B driving license for at least 3 years.

Next Steps

Have a TVDE License but No Fleet or Vehicle?

You’re almost ready to start! Select “TVDE Driver looking for a fleet” and fill in your details (name, gender, TVDE license number, and language). Then, upload the required documents.

What Happens Next

Document Approval

After submitting your documents, our team will review them. If approved, you’ll receive an SMS from Bolt with:

A link to set your Bolt Driver account password
Your username to log in
A link to install the Bolt Driver app
Corrections

If Your Documents Aren’t Approved

If your documents are not approved, please resubmit corrected versions following the instructions provided. Make sure all documents are clear, up-to-date, and meet the requirements.

Make money driving with Bolt

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

Be your own boss. Start driving and earning!

It takes just 2 minutes to submit your information.

Be your own boss. Start driving and earning!