Bolt Driver Sign Up Requirements

Everything you need to know to register as a Bolt driver in South Africa, including requirements, documents, and step-by-step instructions.

Getting Started

Driver Registration Made Simple

Register with an active email address and a reachable cell phone number. Make sure you have clear images of all required documents before you begin.

Active email address
Reachable cell phone number
Clear images of all required documents
Who Can Apply

Minimum Requirements

To become a Bolt driver, you must meet the following minimum requirements.

Valid Professional Driver’s License (PrDP)
21 years or older
Clear HURU Criminal Record Check
Asylum seeker or Refugee papers are not accepted
Vehicle that meets minimum quality standards (or use Bolt vehicle solutions)
Own a smartphone
No Car? No Problem

Vehicle Solutions

If you don’t have a car, Bolt offers vehicle solutions through partners like MyNextCar, SmartOps, and other fleets. Terms and conditions apply.

MyNextCar
SmartOps
Other approved fleets
Prepare Your Documents

Documents Required

Have these documents ready before you start your application.

Valid Driver’s Licence
Clear HURU Criminal Record Check
Clear picture of yourself (head and shoulders, no hats, caps, sunglasses, or hoodies, preferably against a white background)
Valid PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) with G&P (Goods & Passengers) classification and future expiry date
cARscan Inspection Report (digital, minimum score of 70, fair to excellent interior and exterior, valid license disc)
Safety First

HURU Criminal Record Check

A clear criminal record check is required. You can complete this at Postnet or Jetline stores. The report date must be less than 12 months old.

Obtain at Postnet or Jetline stores
Report date less than 12 months old
Must be clear of any criminal record
More on HURU Checks
Vehicle Quality

cARscan Inspection Report

Your vehicle must pass a digital inspection with a minimum score of 70 for both interior and exterior. The vehicle must have a valid license disc and be rated fair to excellent.

Digital inspection required
Minimum score: 70
Interior and exterior: fair to excellent
Valid license disc
Learn More About cARscan
Photo Requirements

Driver Picture

Submit a clear photo of yourself, showing your head and shoulders. Remove any hats, caps, sunglasses, or hoodies. Use a white background if possible.

Head and shoulders visible
No hats, caps, sunglasses, or hoodies
Preferably against a white background

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!