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Towards a single market for shared mobility in Europe
Read our full position paper. Shared mobility portion of urban transport is projected to double, covering 7% of all urban trips by 2030. It will flexibly complement public transport to
Bolt’s scooters hit the streets of Brussels!
We’re excited to announce the news that we’ve launched our micromobility service in the Belgian capital, bringing our affordable and safe scooters to the so-called Capital of Europe. As the
Bolt launches scooter rental in Imperia, Italy!
We’re delighted to announce that starting today you can find our scooters in Italy — more specifically, in the beautiful coastal city of Imperia! If you’re in Imperia and looking
Best salad toppings
The right salad toppings can make all the difference — they add depth, complexity, and essential nutrients to your dish. If you’re reading this, you’re probably tired of the same
Best airport tips for easier travel
All those Instagram posts of people living it up in the airport lounge and sipping champagne on the tarmac are great. But for the rest of us, airports, flying, and
How old do you have to be to rent a car? Age guide
If you’re wondering, “How old do you have to be to rent a car?” in Europe and the US, the standard rental age is usually 21. However, there are European
Cities for people: your 83,992 urban improvement ideas
At the end of 2023, we invited Bolt users in 34 countries to submit their ideas for improving cities. After carefully reviewing the 83,992 proposals we received, we’re exhausted but
When life gives you data, make science: meet our Data Science team
Written by Dmitry Kondratiev, Staff Engineering Manager at Bolt. From efficiently matching passengers and drivers to finding the best way to deploy a thousand e-scooters, our data scientists are integral
How cars became status symbols and why we should rethink that obsession
Although people are becoming more aware of the hidden costs of owning a personal vehicle, cars are still seen as status symbols. Their emotional appeal influences people’s behaviour, discouraging them
What the 15-minute city really means
Coined by the urbanist Professor Carlos Moreno in 2016, the term ‘15-minute city’ has recently exploded in popularity. It’s becoming a buzzword for politicians and real-estate developers, like “a better
