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Welcome
to the Bolt
Driver Guides

Discover a wide range of features we have developed to ensure that our drivers are always in the know. 

We offer an array of tools that make it easier for you to get started as a driver.
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Driver Sign Up Requirements

Everything you need to have to complete your registration has been prepared for you here.

Criminal Record Checks

You are required to complete a clear criminal record check to remain active on Bolt.

PrDP Application Process

A Professional Driving Permit (PRDP) is a license or permit that allows driver to operate specific types of vehicles for commercial purposes.

Car Licensing & Roadworthiness

A Double Disc indicates that your car is a commercial vehicle used to transport passengers for pay. This document is required for all Bolt car applications.

Car Quality & Inspections

A Bolt Dekra car inspection report must be completed if your car is not already on the Bolt platform.

Rent-a-car from MyNextCar

Get a brand new car to earn income as a Bolt driver and own the vehicle after 4 years. 

Commission Collections 
& Payments

Discover all you need to know regarding commission payments and how to receive your commission by exploring this resource.

Pick Up & Drop off Areas

Our objective is to guarantee the safety and convenience of all drivers, riders, and staff members on the premises.

Car Linking Process

You can submit a new vehicle application in four easy steps within your Bolt Driver App.

Bolt Booster Days

Bolt is always on-ground at a city near you. Find out the services we offer and how you can get help to register or get back online. 

Driver Engagement Centres

At our Johannesburg driver centre, you can receive help from registration support to account unblocking. 

Vehicle Categories

We have carefully crafted vehicle categories to best suit you and allow you to earn as much as possible. 

Safety

The health and safety of our communities is always our top priority. Find out what features we offer to help our drivers stay safe at the wheel.

Airports & Venues

Find out everything you need to know about pick up points and queuing systems at our airports and special venues.

Women at the wheel

We collaborated with women globally to develop diverse advantages for simplifying the process of becoming a driver.

Learn how to take more trips

Go Cashless

The more in-app trips a driver takes, the less cash he has to deposit in the bank, and the commission only gets paid once a week. 

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Take more card trips

Drivers lose access to cash trips

if they reach the commission threshold of R300 and above on cash trips.

 

Look out for notifications on this.

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Have you heard this info about the rider discounts?
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 Discounts  don't matter 

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of the discount is carried by Bolt

100%

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 How discounts help you 

Bolt offers riders discounts so that more people will use Bolt

x more rides
= more trips
= more money

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 Discounts  don't affect your earnings 

When Bolt offers riders discounts, it does not affect how much you earn.

Bolt covers the cost of the discount to make sure that you still earn what a full ride would have cost.

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Scan the QR code to effortlessly download the driver app.

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Download our App

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