Registration Requirements for Bolt Partner Fleets

Find out what documents and steps are required to register your business or PFA as a Bolt partner fleet, including legal, tax, and operational requirements.

Collaboration Options

Ways to Drive with Bolt

There are three main ways to collaborate with Bolt as a driver or fleet owner. Choose the option that best fits your needs and business goals.

1 - Register as a partner driver within an existing fleet.
2 - Register as a partner driver with your own company, becoming a partner fleet.
3 - Register only as a Bolt partner fleet.
Authorizations and Documents

Legal Requirements for Alternative Transport

According to current legislation, specific authorizations and documents are required to carry out alternative transport activities with Bolt.

Ensure you have all required authorizations before starting.
Legal compliance is mandatory for all collaboration types.
Step-by-Step Guide

1 - How to Become a Bolt Driver-Partner Within an Existing Fleet

To become a Bolt driver-partner within an existing fleet, access the list of partner fleets and choose one to collaborate with. The fleet will assist you in obtaining all necessary documents and guide you through each step of the process.

Browse the list of Bolt partner fleets.
Select a fleet to collaborate with.
Receive help with all required documentation.
Get step-by-step guidance from the fleet.
Document Checklist

Required Documents for Bolt Driver-Partners

To become a Bolt driver-partner, you must provide several documents to ensure you meet all legal and platform requirements. Below is a checklist of what you need.

Identity card (ID, passport, or temporary residence document)
Driving license (category B, held for at least 2 years)
Car registration certificate (with valid ITP every 6 months)
Criminal record (not older than 6 months, available from any police station or online)
Certificate for passenger transport for hire (see details below)
Conform Copy (issued by ARR after alternative transport authorization)
Bolt Badge (obtained from the local ARR agency)
Third party liability insurance (must be valid and include all car details)
Travel and baggage insurance (must be valid and include all car details)
Profile picture (clear portrait, no sunglasses or hats)
More details about the passenger transport certificate (Romanian Road Authority)
Insurance Information

Travel and Baggage Insurance Details

Travel accident insurance provides financial protection if you are involved in a road accident while driving. It covers medical expenses, bodily injury, and other costs related to an accident. Make sure to review your policy for specific terms and exclusions.

Coverage: Financial protection in case of a road accident.
Beneficiaries: Compensation for medical expenses, injuries, or related costs.
Exclusions: Check your policy for what is and isn’t covered.
Photo Requirements

Profile Picture Guidelines

Upload a clear portrait photo with a broad smile and your face fully visible. Avoid wearing sunglasses, hats, or using group photos.

Face must be clearly visible.
No sunglasses or hats.
No group photos.
LLC/PFA

2 - How do you become a Bolt driver-partner with your own LLC/PFA?

If you register as a driver partner with your own company, you must also register on the Bolt fleet portal.

Company Setup

Documents Required to Register with Your Own PFA or SRL

To register your own PFA (Sole Proprietorship), SRL (Limited Liability Company), Individual Enterprise, or Family Enterprise as a Bolt partner fleet, you need to provide several key documents. Choose the business structure that best fits your needs.

Company registration certificate (CAEN code 4939)
Register as PFA, SRL, Individual Enterprise (II), or Family Enterprise (IF)
For SRL: A designated person must hold the Certified Transport Manager Certificate (can be you)
For PFA: The Passenger Transport Manager Certificate is not required
PFA, Individual, and Family Enterprises can have up to three partner drivers
For more than three drivers, register as an SRL
Learn more about the Certified Transport Manager Certificate (ARR)
Tax Requirements

Intra-Community VAT Registration (VIES)

After setting up your business, you must obtain an intra-community VAT number. This is required to provide services to the Bolt platform, which is an EU-based legal entity. Even if your business is not VAT-registered, you still need this document to receive payments.

Obtain the intra-community VAT number after company registration
Required for all companies, regardless of VAT payer status
Ensures you can receive payments from Bolt
Transport Authorization

Certificate for Passenger Transport for Hire

This certificate is essential for obtaining the alternative transport authorization. At least one driver in your fleet must hold this certificate. Without it, the Romanian Road Authority (ARR) will not issue the alternative transport authorization.

Required for alternative transport authorization
At least one driver must hold the certificate
Issued by the Romanian Road Authority (ARR)
More details about the attestation (Romanian Road Authority)
Legal Operation

Alternative Transport Authorization

You need an alternative transport authorization issued by the ARR territorial agency in the city where you want to operate. This authorization is issued to your company and proves you are operating legally.

Issued by the local ARR agency
Required for legal operation
Authorization is company-specific
More details about the alternative transport authorization
Fleet Overview

3 - What Does Bolt Partner Fleet Mean?

A Bolt partner fleet is a company that can have multiple drivers working for it. You can start as the only active driver and add other partner drivers to your company in the future as your business grows.

Fleets can have one or multiple drivers.
You can register as a partner fleet even if you are the only driver.
Add more partner drivers to your company at any time.

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