Terms and Conditions for Passengers (effective from 24.11.2025)

These General Terms and Conditions set out the terms and conditions applying to and governing the usage of the Bolt app - technology which connects passengers and users of the vehicle driving services with drivers to help them move around cities more efficiently.

The term “us” or “we” refers to Bolt Operations OÜ a private limited company incorporated and registered under the laws of Republic of Estonia with registration code 14532901, registered office Vana-Lõuna tn 15, Tallinn 10134, Republic of Estonia, or other Bolt group company or cooperation partner where Bolt Services are not provided by Bolt Operations OÜ. The list of Bolt group companies and partners is available at https://bolt.eu/cities/.

In order to use Bolt app you must agree to the terms and conditions that are set out below:

1. Using the Bolt app

1.1 Bolt provides an information society service through Bolt app that enables mediation of the requests for transport services of the passengers and requests for services of the driving of the client’s vehicle (hereinafter - services) between the passengers or clients (hereinafter - passengers) and drivers and Bolt does not provide transport services and vehicle driving services. Transport services are provided by drivers under a contract (with you) for the carriage of passengers. Vehicle driving services are provided by drivers under a contract (with you) for the provision of services of driving the client’s vehicle. Drivers provide services on an independent basis (either in person or via a company) as economic and professional service providers. Bolt is not responsible in any way for the fulfilment of the contract entered into between the passenger (you) and the driver. Disputes arising from consumer rights, legal obligations or from the law applicable to the provision of services will be resolved between the passengers and drivers. Data regarding the drivers and their service is available in the Bolt app and receipts for journeys are sent to the email address listed in the passenger’s profile.

1.2 . The passenger (you) enters into a contract with the driver for the provision of services via the Bolt app. Depending on the payment options supported for a given location of the journey, you can choose whether to pay the driver for the service in cash or use Bolt in-App Payment. Payments for Bolt Business rides are handled by a separate agreement for Business journeys. Charges will be inclusive of applicable taxes where required by law. Charges may include other applicable fees, tolls, and/or surcharges including a booking fee, municipal tolls, airport surcharges or processing fees for split payments. If you wish, you may also choose to pay a Tip to the driver directly or via the use of Bolt in-App Payment if the Tip feature is available in your region. We may limit the maximum value or suggest several options of a Tip amount at our sole discretion.

1.3 During the installation of Bolt app, the passenger’s mobile number is linked to the respective Bolt user account and added to our database. If you are no longer using your mobile number, you must notify Bolt within 7 calendar days so we can anonymize your account data. If you do not notify us about any change to your number, your mobile operator may issue the same mobile number to a new person who when using the Bolt app then may have access to your data.

1.4 Rooting, jailbreaking or modifying your mobile device at a hardware or operating system level in any manner which is against the manufacturer’s instructions makes the device susceptible to mobile threats. You acknowledge that we are not liable for any losses in connection with the use of such a modified mobile device, and that we have no obligation to support the use of such a device.

1.5 You may not, and may not allow any other party to launch or cause to launch any programs or scripts for the purpose of scraping, indexing, surveying, or otherwise data mining any part of Bolt’s mobile applications and/or websites or data.

1.6. To ensure the safety on Bolt platform, the passengers are not allowed to carry prohibited items while using the Bolt app, unless otherwise stated in the applicable laws. The driver may refuse the provision of the transportation services to the unauthorized possessor of the prohibited items. Bolt may at any time discontinue the provision of information society services to the passenger or any individual for whom the passenger has placed an order that does not comply with the prohibition referred to in this section and applicable laws, and report an unauthorized use of the prohibited items to the authorities. The prohibited items include, among other things:

1.6.1. firearms and their parts, ammunition, melee weapons, other items specially designed for attack and defense (e.g knuckles, stilettos);

1.6.2. flammable, combustible, explosive and radioactive or other ionizing substances, munitions, gas, infectious, poisonous or corrosive materials which by their nature may pose danger to the environment;

1.6.3. drugs and other psychotropic substances which are subject to special control in accordance with the legislation;

1.6.4. any other items that are not allowed to be carried or transported by law and items that cannot be carried or transported without additional licenses, permits and approvals.

1.7. If any of the activities the passenger pursues via the Bolt platform or if any of the information the passengers provide to Bolt is deemed to be illegal content under applicable laws or otherwise contravenes these General Terms and Conditions, Bolt reserves the right to:

(i) remove, disable access or demote such content,

(ii) suspend, terminate or restrict any monetary payment due from Bolt to you,

(iii) suspend or terminate the information society service in whole or in part, and

(iv) suspend or close your Bolt account.

2. Promotional Codes

2.1 Bolt may send you promotional codes on a per promotion basis. Promotional code credit can be applied towards payment on completion of a ride or other features or benefits related to the service and/or a third party’s service and are subject to any additional terms that are established on a per promotional code basis. Expiration dates of promo codes will be reflected in-app once you have applied the promo code to your account.

2.2 If your trip amount exceeds the redeemable credit allocated to your ride, the balance will be automatically deducted from your account’s payment method. Similarly, a promotional code credit only applies on a per ride basis and cannot carry over to the next ride/trip and therefore will be forfeited. Only one promotional code may be applied per trip.

2.3 Bolt reserves the right to cancel any promotional code at any time for any reason or establish the rules for the use of promotional codes (e.g. order of use of promotional codes and other discounts). This includes, but is not limited to, if Bolt deems that promotional codes are being used in an unlawful or fraudulent manner, those issued mistakenly, and those which have expired.

3. Bolt in-App Payment

3.1 Depending on the payment options supported for the given location of the journey, you can pay for the services with a card, mobile carrier billing or other payment methods (e.g: Bolt Business) as and when available through Bolt App. By providing Bolt in-App Payment service, Bolt acts as a commercial agent for the providers of the services. Every driver has authorised Bolt as their commercial agent for the mediation of conclusion of contracts between the driver and the passenger, including the power to accept payments from the passengers and to forward the payments to the driver. Your obligation to the provider of the service will be fulfilled when the payment order is given to transfer funds to Bolts’ bank account. You, as a passenger are responsible for ensuring that the payment takes place and ensuring that sufficient funds are available.

3.2 If the Tip feature is available in your region, you may choose to pay a Tip to the driver using the Bolt In-app Payment service. The Tip can be paid via the In-app Payment by means authorised by Bolt for that purpose. Bolt will not hold a commission for the brokerage of the Tip and the Tip will be transferred to the driver in full amount, excluding any taxes, if applicable. Bolt reserves the right to withhold the Tip, if the payment of the Tip is suspected as being fraudulent, illegal, for a purpose other than as a gratuity related to the service provided or used in conflict with Bolt’s General Terms and Conditions

3.3 When making payments by Bolt in-App Payment, Bolt receives your payments and forwards money to the driver. Bolt may ask for additional data from you to verify the payment method.

3.4 When making payments by Bolt in-App Payment for services, Bolt is not responsible for possible third-party payment costs (e.g mobile operators, bank fees or charges, dynamic currency conversion, etc.). These service providers may charge you additional fees when processing payments in connection with the Bolt in-App Payment. Bolt is not responsible for any such fees and disclaims all liability in this regard. Your payment method may also be subject to additional terms and conditions imposed by the applicable third-party payment service provider; please review these terms and conditions before using your payment method.

3.5 Bolt will be responsible for the functioning of Bolt in-App Payment and provide support in resolving problems. The resolution of disputes related to Bolt in-App Payment also takes place through us. For payment support service please contact: [email protected]. Inquiries submitted by e-mail or Bolt App will receive a response within one business day. Bolt will resolve Bolt in-App Payment related complaints and applications within two business days.

3.6. Upfront Fare. You may be offered to use a ride option that allows you to agree to a fixed Fare for a given instance of service provided by the Driver (i.e Upfront Fare). Upfront Fare is communicated to you via the Bolt App before the ride is requested. Upfront Fare shall not be applied if you change the destination during the ride, the ride takes materially longer than estimated due to traffic or other factors, or when other unexpected circumstances impact the characteristics of the ride materially (e.g a route is used where tolls apply).

4. Ordering and cancelling transport services

4.1 If you order a service and the driver has agreed to perform the service then the service is considered to be ordered.

4.2 Once a driver confirms that he/she will complete your journey, you will enter into a separate agreement with the driver for the provision of the service on such terms and conditions as you agree with the driver. Bolt does not provide journeys and is not a party to your agreement with the relevant driver.

4.3 Cancelling the use of an ordered service is considered to be the situation where the driver has replied to your request and you subsequently reject, cancel or refuse the service. When a service request is cancelled after certain time period you are required to pay a cancellation fee.

4.4 If you cancel a service request on multiple successive instances within 24-hour we may temporarily block your account for warning. After multiple such warnings, we may suspend your account for a longer period (e.g 6 months). After that period you could ask to reactivate your account and your application will be reviewed by Bolt.

4.5 When driver notifies the passenger about the arrival of the vehicle to its destination and passenger or people for whom the transport was ordered do not arrive at the vehicle within certain time period as specified in the Bolt app, the request will be deemed cancelled. Sometimes driver may decide to cancel your request, please note that Bolt is not responsible for such situations.

4.6 Once the driver arrives and sends you a notification that he/she has arrived the Bolt app may begin charging fare on a waiting time basis according to the rates specified in the Bolt App.

4.7 If you have requested transport services using the Bolt App and cause damage to the driver’s vehicle or its furnishing (among else, by blemishing or staining the vehicle or causing the vehicle to stink), the driver will have the right to require you to pay a penalty of up to 2000 UAH and require compensation for any damages exceeding the penalty. If you do not pay the penalty and/or compensate the damage, Bolt may pursue the claims on behalf of the provider of the transport service.

4.8 To ensure a safe and reliable Bolt platform for everyone, we may take actions against you, such as suspending you from using the Bolt platform for 6 months, under our Marketplace Conduct Guidelines for Passengers. By using Bolt app you confirm that you have read the Marketplace Conduct Guidelines for Passengers and agree to comply with them.

5. Ordering services of the driving of the client’s vehicle

5.1 If you order service of the driving of the client’s vehicle and a driver agrees to provide the service, the service of the driving of the client’s vehicle is considered to be ordered.

5.2 Once a driver confirms that he/she will complete your trip, you will enter into a separate agreement with the driver for the provision of services of the driving of the client’s vehicle on such terms and conditions as you agree with the driver. Bolt does not provide services of the driving of the client’s vehicle and is not a party to your agreement with the driver.

5.3 By ordering services of the driving of the client’s vehicle, you represent and warrant that:

(i) the vehicle you provide for such service is in proper technical condition, suitable for operation, complies with the applicable Ukrainian road safety requirements, has passed all mandatory technical inspections and is properly registered;

(ii) you have a valid, active and fully paid compulsory motor third-party liability insurance policy for the vehicle for the entire duration of the service of the driving of the client’s vehicle;

(iii) you grant the driver consent and authority to operate the vehicle for the purposes and duration of the service of the driving of the client’s vehicle.

5.4 You are obliged, upon request, to provide the driver with a document confirming your right to use the vehicle (vehicle registration certificate).

5.5 If you fail to comply with the requirements of sections 5.3 and 5.4, if the vehicle does not meet the specified requirements or if defects exist that may prevent safe operation, the driver has the right to refuse to provide the services of the driving of the client’s vehicle.

6. License to use Bolt app

5.1 As long as you comply with these General Terms and Conditions, we agree to grant you a royalty free, revocable, non-exclusive right to access and use the Bolt app in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Notice and the applicable app-store terms. You may not transfer or sub-license this right to use the Bolt app. In the event that your right to use Bolt app is cancelled, the corresponding non-exclusive license will also be cancelled.

7. Liability

7.1 As the Bolt app is an information society service (a means of communication) between passengers and drivers, we cannot guarantee or take any responsibility for the quality or the absence of defects in the provision of services. As the usage of Bolt App for requesting services depends on the behaviour of the drivers and other circumstances outside of Bolt’s control, Bolt does not guarantee that you will always have offers available for the provision of services.

7.2 The Bolt app does not offer or broker transport services for passengers. It is also not a transport agency service for finding passengers for transport providers. The Bolt app is used as the means for organising the provision of services.

7.3 The consumer’s right of refund is not applied to Bolt app orders. Requesting a refund from the service does not withdraw you from the agreement in the course of which the provision of the service was ordered.

7.4 The Bolt app is provided on an "as is" and “as available” basis. Bolt does not represent, warrant or guarantee that access to Bolt app will be uninterrupted or error free. In case of any faults in the software, we will endeavour to correct them as soon as possible, but please keep in mind that the functioning of the Bolt app may be restricted due to occasional technical errors and we are not able to guarantee that the Bolt app will function at all times, for example a public emergency may result in a service interruption.

7.5 Bolt, its representatives, directors and employees are not liable for any loss or damage that you may incur as a result of using Bolt app or relying on the journey contracted for through the Bolt app, including but not limited to:

7.5.1. any direct or indirect property damage or monetary loss;

7.5.2. loss of profit;

7.5.3. loss of business, contracts, contacts, goodwill, reputation and any loss that may arise from interruption of the business;

7.5.4. loss or inaccuracy of data; and

7.5.5. any other type of loss or damage.

7.6 The financial liability of Bolt in connection with a breach of the contract will be limited to 500 EUR. You will have the right to claim damages only if Bolt has deliberately violated these General Terms and Conditions. Bolt will not be liable for the actions or inactions of the driver and will not be liable for damages that the driver causes to the passengers.

7.7 You agree to fully indemnify and hold Bolt, their affiliate companies, representatives, employees and directors harmless from any claims or losses (including liabilities, damages, costs and expenses of any nature) that they suffer as a result of your use of the Bolt app (including the journeys you obtain through your use of the Bolt app).

7.8 Bolt may immediately end your use of the Bolt app if you breach these General Terms and Conditions or we consider it necessary to protect the integrity of Bolt or the safety of drivers.

8. Good practice using the Bolt app

8.1 As Bolt is not a provider or broker of the services, any issues with defects or quality of the services will be resolved in accordance with the rules and regulations of the service provider or the relevant public authority.

8.2 We ask to fill out a feedback form in the Bolt app. This enables us to offer suggestions to the drivers for improving the quality of their service.

8.3 We expect that you use Bolt app in good faith and be respectful of the drivers who offer their services through Bolt app. In addition to any other rights we may have to take actions against you under these General Terms and Conditions and our Marketplace Guidelines for Passengers, Bolt retains the right to close your account if you have violated the terms set out in this General Terms and Conditions or if your activities are malicious, i.e. withholding payment for the provision of the service, fraud, being disrespectful towards the drivers, breaching the traffic rules or demanding that the driver breaches the traffic rules, etc. In these cases, your Bolt app account may be revoked without prior notice.

8.4 Bolt will make every effort to ensure that only drivers, who have integrity and are respectful of their profession and passengers, use the Bolt app. However, we are in no position to guarantee that every provider of services, located by the Bolt app, satisfies the aforementioned criteria at all times. If you experience objectionable service, please notify the company responsible for the service, a supervisory authority or our customer support.

9. Amendments to the General Terms and Conditions

9.1 If any substantial amendments are made to the General Terms and Conditions, then you will be notified by e-mail or Bolt app notifications. If you continue using Bolt app, you will be deemed to accept the amendments.

10. Final Provisions

The General Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Estonia. If the respective dispute resulting from General Terms could not be settled by the negotiations, then the dispute will be finally solved in Harju County Court in Tallinn, Estonia. If you are a consumer, jurisdiction is determined in accordance with the mandatory provisions applicable to consumers. If any provision of the General Terms is held to be unenforceable, the parties will substitute for the affected provision an enforceable provision that approximates the intent and economic effect of the affected provision.

General Terms and Conditions last updated on 24.11.2025.