Recent stories
Stories, solutions & updates from the team at Bolt.
Building world-class tech in Romania. Inside Bolt’s Identity, Geo, and Delivery teams
Bolt’s Bucharest hub builds the global systems behind 200 million customers and 4.5 million partners. From secure identity platforms to data-driven mobility and new delivery products, engineers here design, own, and scale technologies that shape how people move and live — building from Romania, for the world.
Driving the future: Bolt’s partnership with Pony.ai brings autonomous mobility to Europe
Building a cross-platform design system
Discover how Bolt engineers and designers built a unified, cross-platform Design System connecting Android, iOS, React Native, and web apps. Learn how shared design tokens, automated pipelines, and backend-driven UI power consistency, accessibility, and faster delivery across Bolt’s products.
Fraud checkpoints: from overengineering to simplicity — and where flexibility works
Learn how Bolt built a flexible anti-fraud platform powered by real-time checkpoints that detect and stop threats instantly.
Dancing with fraudsters in the Age of AI
How Bolt engineers fight AI-powered fraud while keeping products safe and seamless. Explore risk-based defence, automation, and the future of anti-fraud tech.
Bolt Accelerator Programme fuels new business ideas
The Bolt Accelerator Programme allows drivers and couriers to transform their ideas into businesses. Through training, mentorship, and resources, participants refine their concepts into practical ventures, with the opportunity to secure seed funding to bring them to life.
How much does a Bolt driver partner earn?
Being a ride-hailing driver is one of the most flexible ways to make money. Registering with Bolt is quick, you choose your own hours, and payouts arrive every week. But how much can Bolt driver partners really earn? And what can you do to increase earnings? In this article, we’ll explain what influences driver earnings — and share practical tips to help you make the most of your time on the road.
Safety amplified: unveiling the new audio trip recording feature
At Bolt, safety comes first. That’s why we’re excited to announce the newest addition to our in-app safety toolkit: audio trip recording. This feature lets drivers and passengers record audio
How to get hired as a software engineer at Bolt (+ sample interview questions)
If you’re an ambitious software engineer who wants to solve global-scale challenges, this guide walks you through the journey — from application to offer. It also provides a sneak peek into the types of interview questions you can expect, along with tips for answering them.
5 Bolt hacks to get picked up faster
Here are 5 simple tools you can use today to reduce wait time and improve your Bolt experience.