Whether you’re busy, tired, or not feeling like going out, Bolt Food couriers are just a few taps away — always ready to deliver your food or groceries, regardless of the weather or the hour.

However, despite the well-deserved appreciation for their service, there are still some misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding couriers.

In this article, we’ll dispel these myths and celebrate the Bolt Food couriers who make our lives so much easier.

Courier myths

We’ve compiled a list of the top misconceptions regarding courier partners, and now it’s time to unveil the truth behind them.

Myth: Couriers lack education

Student courier

Reality: Many couriers are pursuing or have completed formal education. In fact, people often join the Bolt Food platform while studying at universities.

For students, delivery is an excellent earning opportunity that fits their busy schedules without compromising their studies, hobbies, or social life.

Moreover, international students can easily benefit from their basic knowledge of the local language — explore the city, and make money on top of their scholarships to cover constantly growing expenses.

Myth: Only young people sign up as couriers

Reality: Despite many couriers being in their early twenties, they make less than a third of all Bolt Food couriers:

31% — 18-24.

40% — 25-34,

29% — 35+.

As you can see, the age is not the limit if you’re looking for a flexible earning opportunity.

Myth: Only men sign up as courier partners

Women courier partner

Reality: As more women sign up as couriers, they inspire others and deliver a powerful message: no earning opportunity is to be restricted by gender.

In the US, 82.5% of delivery drivers are still male, but there has been a notable shift in this trend.

To support the powerful change in conventional norms, we’ve invested €2.5 million to support and encourage women to make money through Bolt’s platforms.

We can already see many women excelling as courier partners, and we’re determined to ensure this upward trend continues.

Myth: Couriers have low earnings

Reality: Food delivery consistently ranks among the top choices in articles discussing top money-making opportunities for a reason — the more you deliver, the more you get.

According to one study, the most popular gig reported is restaurant and grocery delivery services (13%).

But what do our partner couriers say?

Hrvoje

“I was amazed at how good the earnings were on the Bolt Food platform.”
Hrvoje from Croatia courier partner

Hrvoje is satisfied with his earnings and uses all the money he earns with delivery for early repayment of his housing loan.

Petr

“I can confidently say that Bolt Food offers me the best earning potential and the freedom to manage my schedule.”
Petr from Czechia courier partner

These testimonials offer just a glimpse of the positive experiences of couriers who find delivery a flexible and financially rewarding way of earning money.

Myth: Couriers are only motivated by money

Reality: Of course, we’re all not as altruistic as we might wish, but apart from money, any earning opportunity should bring joy and satisfaction.

Ona

“I love when children or pets excitedly greet me at the door during food deliveries. This cherished experience has transformed from being an earning opportunity into a passion.”
Ona from Lithuania courier partner

“Besides earning money, there’s a wonderful feeling of helping someone out. I sometimes deliver to injured people who can’t cook or go shopping. Knowing that I’m making a difference for those in need makes me feel good.”
Jaroslava from Czechia courier partner

Many couriers mention that the sense of helping and making people happy is what keeps them choosing delivery over other earning options.

Myth: Signing up as a courier teaches no useful skills

Being a courier won’t replace vocational education or teach you stock market basics. But this earning opportunity still has a lot to offer.

Couriers develop organisational and time management skills as they plan and navigate routes for timely deliveries. They practice effective communication while interacting with both customers and restaurant staff.

“Couriers should be polite, greet the restaurant staff, hand the food to the customer with a smile, and wish him a good appetite. It’s about the little things that make a big difference.”
Petr from Czechia Courier Partner

Our partners also consider making deliveries a great mental and physical exercise for the body.

Višnja

“Food delivery is like a brain exercise. It improves my concentration, which is very important to me.”
Višnja from Croatia Courier Partner

Moreover, people explore neighbourhoods and streets, learning about different parts of their city.

Michal

“Thanks to Bolt Food, I visited different parts of Prague that I’d normally never get to. I’d say it’s like a mini-discovery game.”
Michal from Czechia Courier Partner

Let’s debunk the myths together

Behind each delivery, there’s a person — a dedicated courier with commitment, ambitions, and goals.

Please help us dispel the myths and support couriers by correcting any misinformation you may come across.

To our courier partners — a big thanks for the positive experiences you provide to users, rain or shine!

Dispelling the most famous courier myths

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