How to become a Bolt fleet owner and grow your business using the Fleet Portal

Oct 28, 2024

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Partnering with Bolt as a fleet owner helps you fast-track your business in ride-hailing. You’ll gain access to over 200 million passengers worldwide, providing around-the-clock earning opportunities. Additionally, you’ll receive free access to the state-of-the-art fleet management software, Bolt Fleet Portal, to simplify running and growing your business.

With the ride-hailing industry experiencing rapid growth, many entrepreneurs are eager to invest in this lucrative market for the potential of high returns. If you’ve ever thought about becoming an entrepreneur or are looking to expand your current ventures, this blog post is for you.

We’ll walk you through every step to ensure you’re well-equipped to navigate the dynamic world of running a transport business successfully.

Learn how to partner with Bolt as a fleet owner and how to effectively use the Bolt Fleet Portal to maximise your earnings and transform this opportunity into a thriving enterprise!

Who is a Bolt fleet owner, and how can you become one?

A Bolt fleet owner is an individual who owns a registered company with multiple vehicles and has partnered with Bolt to provide rides to the Bolt app users.

Fleet owners can efficiently manage and grow their transport business using Bolt’s fleet management software while benefiting from Bolt’s vast customer base.

Becoming a Bolt fleet partner is simple — start by signing up on the Bolt website. We’ll guide you through the process and let you know the specific documents and licences required in your country of operation.

In general, the required documents include:

  • A copy of the fleet owner’s ID;
  • Proof of an existing registered company;
  • Company bank account details;
  • Documentation proving compliance with local regulations and laws.

By partnering with Bolt, you’re not just starting a business — you’re joining a thriving network of successful entrepreneurs who have already paved the way.

See why so many fleets prefer partnering with Bolt below.

5 reasons why fleets partner with Bolt

As a global shared mobility platform, Bolt offers fleet owners more than just a partnership — it provides the tools, resources, and support needed to drive growth and success. From seamless management solutions to access to a global customer base, here are 5 key reasons why fleet owners choose to partner with Bolt.

Jumpstart your transport business

Partnering with Bolt allows you to grow your transport business and earnings quickly. With a proven business model and a strong track record of success, you’ll be set up for long-term growth.

Simplify fleet management with the Bolt Fleet Portal

Bolt’s world-class fleet management software offers advanced tools to streamline the operation and growth of your fleet.

The Fleet Portal simplifies paperwork and accounting, gives you insight into drivers’ performance and earnings, allows you to track your vehicles in real time and more, all from a single easy-to-use platform.

Earn around the clock with millions of customers

Ride-hailing is a 24/7 business, and by partnering with Bolt, you’ll tap into a vast customer base to maximise vehicle utilisation and boost revenue.

With over 200 million customers across 600+ cities worldwide, Bolt ensures constant earning opportunities for your fleet.

Grow your transport business with ease

Partnering with Bolt not only boosts your earnings but also helps you attract new drivers.

We rigorously vet and approve all drivers before connecting them with nearby fleet partners, ensuring you bring only qualified candidates onto your team. With just a few clicks in the Bolt Fleet Portal, you can accept candidates and watch your business grow.

With more than 4.5 million couriers and drivers globally, and that number growing daily, the potential for fleet (and revenue) expansion is limitless.

Benefit from dedicated customer support

Starting a business can be challenging, but Bolt makes it easier.

Our 24/7 customer support team is always available to assist your drivers with any challenges they may encounter, providing quick solutions to keep them moving. Additionally, our dedicated fleet support team is here to help fleet owners with operational questions.

With fast resolutions for both drivers and fleet owners, you’ll experience less downtime and more opportunities to boost your earnings.

If you’re ready to become an entrepreneur or grow your business, then tap here to partner with Bolt.

Or continue reading about the features and benefits of the Fleet Portal.

How to maximise your potential with the Bolt Fleet Portal

The Bolt Fleet Portal is a state-of-the-art fleet management software designed to help you oversee and grow your business while simplifying paperwork and accounting.

Once you sign up with Bolt, we’ll walk you through all its possibilities and demonstrate how you can use it to maximise your earnings. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of what the portal offers.

How to use the Bolt Fleet Portal

The Bolt Fleet Portal includes all the necessary tools for effective fleet management, providing clarity, visibility, and control.

With the portal, you can easily add or remove drivers and vehicles, track orders, monitor driver performance, and store important documents in a centralised location.

You can also monitor your drivers and vehicles in real time using the Live Map, generate reports, manage invoices, and easily access your fleet payouts and compensation — all at the press of a button.

All this functionality and more is organised into 9 intuitive tabs: Drivers, Vehicles, Reports, Invoices, Orders, Live Map, Documents, Campaigns, and Balance. Additional features are currently in development.

What truly sets the Bolt Fleet Portal apart from the competition are its 4 key benefits:

  • Comprehensive vehicle and driver management.
  • Real-time vehicle and driver tracking.
  • Full visibility of earned bonuses.
  • An overview of all your company’s transactions.

Discover how to use the portal to unlock these benefits below.

Disclaimer: Some features may vary depending on your country of operation.

Drivers tab: effortless driver management at your fingertips

The Drivers tab simplifies running a fleet by offering powerful tools to track performance, recruit new drivers, and optimise operations. 

  • Expand your fleet by effortlessly inviting new drivers to join, knowing we’ve already vetted them for you.
  • Stay updated on the status of your fleet — view all driver applications and manage active drivers in one place.
  • Monitor key metrics like finished orders, acceptance rate, online hours, and more, helping you spot top performers and identify areas for improvement.
  • Quickly find specific drivers and filter data by time period, making it easy to review detailed performance stats over any custom range.
  • Access and download comprehensive reports to make data-driven decisions and improve your fleet’s efficiency.

Learn more about each metric by tapping the information icon.With real-time data and intuitive tools, the Drivers tab helps maximise productivity and grow your business smoothly.

Reports tab: unlock insights into driver performance and earnings

For more insight into your drivers’ performance, visit the Reports tab.

The Reports tab provides a comprehensive overview of your company’s income and drivers’ earnings. By gathering crucial financial data in one accessible place, this feature empowers you to make informed decisions that drive growth.

  • Easily monitor income trends over time to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Gain insights into your drivers’ earnings, helping you to recognise top performers and provide targeted support.
  • Get a definition for any term you don’t know — in a single click on it.

You can use Reports to view your company’s and your drivers’ income for today, last week, last month, or for a custom period. 

Generate and download reports in a few clicks, and view more than 20 metrics for each driver, including total earnings, earnings from cashless rides and cash trips, additional earnings from campaigns, payouts made to the driver, and more.

Utilise the Reports tab to enhance your business strategy and optimise your operations for greater success.

Live map: stay connected with real-time vehicle and driver tracking 

With the Live Map feature, you can effortlessly monitor your fleet in real time, enhancing operational efficiency.

  • Easily locate drivers by name, vehicle, or phone number, ensuring you always know where your team is.
  • Instantly see which drivers are en route or waiting for their next assignment, allowing for better resource allocation and quicker decision-making.
  • Boost performance by ensuring drivers are online, accept orders from all available categories, and wait in high-demand areas for extra earnings.
  • Stay updated with the map refreshing every 10 seconds, providing you with the latest information on fleet availability without the need for manual checks.
  • See recent routes taken by online and idle drivers, helping you analyse and optimise service efficiency.

Leverage the Live Map to maintain oversight of your fleet and streamline operations in real time.

Vehicles tab: manage your fleet with ease 

The Vehicles tab helps streamline your fleet management experience and provides essential insights into your operations.

  • Manage vehicles in a few clicks: add new vehicles, track applications, or deactivate inactive cars, ensuring your records are always up-to-date. You can also see vehicle details and documents.
  • Track performance over time and analyse vehicle performance over specific time frames. Quickly generate and download reports for detailed analysis and enhanced profitability.
  • Monitor vital statistics like online hours, finished orders, earnings per hour, driver bonuses, and more to gauge overall profitability.

The Vehicles tab offers visibility and control over your operations to help you drive success. Choose which columns to display for complete control over the data.

Invoices tab: get a clear overview of all company transactions

The Invoices tab is your comprehensive financial hub, providing easy access to all invoices generated for passengers and those Bolt has issued you.

  • Instantly view all your invoices in one place, simplifying your financial tracking and management.
  • Quickly locate invoices issued to passengers and those from Bolt, ensuring you have the necessary documentation at your fingertips.
  • Maintain accurate records for accounting and tax purposes, making financial reporting a breeze.
  • Forget searching through emails or files; everything you need is organised and accessible within the tab.
  • Stay informed about your transactions, enjoying clarity in your financial dealings.

With the Invoices tab, managing your finances is seamless, allowing you to focus on growing your business!

Campaign tab: track bonuses with full visibility

The Campaigns tab is your go-to resource for tracking your bonuses with complete clarity. 

  • Gain complete visibility of your earned bonuses to see exactly what you’ve achieved during any time period at a glance.
  • Stay informed about ongoing promotions and future opportunities to ensure you never miss out on additional earnings!
  • Effortlessly monitor driver participation and track their progress in real time. This enables you to plan and refine your efforts, effectively maximising your rewards.
  • Seamlessly navigate between active and finished campaigns to review past performance and plan for future successes.

The Campaigns tab also allows you to download campaign details for offline reference or further analysis easily. Use it to control your bonuses and enhance your earning potential.

The Balance tab: simplify your financial management

The Balance tab provides a comprehensive overview of your company’s transactions, making it easier than ever to track your financial health.

  • Instantly view your current balance, helping you stay informed about your available funds.
  • Easily monitor your transactions by day, week, month or for a custom time period and download the detailed report for record-keeping or further analysis.
  • Get an in-depth breakdown of key line items, including campaign bonuses, branding bonuses, tips, cancellation fees, refunds, and more, to clearly understand your fleet’s performance.

With the Balance tab, managing your company’s finances has never been more straightforward. Stay organised, informed, and in control of your financial operations!

In addition to the above, you can access notifications from any tab for the latest news about your fleet, new Bolt features, campaigns, and more.

Plus, help is always just a click away with the Bolt support chat.

All these tools and more are at your command at no extra cost!

If you’re ready to start your journey as a fleet owner, sign up now with Bolt to unleash your potential and kickstart your business!

How to become Bolt fleet owner FAQs

Who is a Bolt fleet partner?

Bolt fleet partner is a transport business owner with multiple vehicles who has partnered with Bolt as a fleet owner.

How does a Bolt fleet work?

Bolt fleet partners can earn revenue by offering ride-hailing services to millions of Bolt customers for a commission. Drivers without a personal car can join a fleet to make an income driving.

How to become a fleet owner?

Requirements vary by country but generally include registering as a legal entity, maintaining a minimum number of vehicles, ensuring compliance with local regulations and meeting specific criteria set by ride-hailing platforms.

How to become a Bolt fleet owner?

Register your fleet on the Bolt website by providing information about you and your fleet. As you sign up, we’ll let you know which documents and licences are needed in your country of operation.

Once approved, you can start managing your fleet, including recruiting drivers and overseeing the operations through the Bolt Fleet Portal.

Why do fleets partner with Bolt?

Bolt has over 200 million customers in 600+ cities worldwide, ensuring fleets plenty of earning opportunities around the clock. Fleet owners can manage their fleet with Bolt’s Fleet Portal, which helps them to oversee and grow their transport business seamlessly.

How to earn money driving without starting a fleet?

Simply sign up as a driver on our website to earn money driving as a self-employed driver or join an existing fleet.

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