Recent stories
Stories, solutions & updates from the team at Bolt.

Bolt launches its ride-hailing services in Madrid
We’re happy to announce that today we officially launched ride-hailing operations in Madrid! Our aim is to offer better conditions for passengers and drivers, by improving the overall quality of
What is comfort food?
Ever thought to yourself, ‘What is comfort food?’ You’re not alone. You might often hear about it, but everyone has a different answer — pizza, burgers, salads, soups, etc. It


How would a car allowance work for your business?
Employers pay a car allowance to employees who use their private vehicles for work purposes on top of their salary. It’s proving a popular alternative to leasing or owning a
Bolt Business account vs. Work Profile: which is right for you?
There are two ways to use Bolt for work-related travel: a Bolt Business account and the Bolt Work Profile. In this article, you’ll find out which is best suited to


Unlock multiple scooters or e-bikes with a single Bolt account for group rides
Our new group rides feature will be gradually rolled out across most of our markets and allow users to reserve up to 4 Bolt e-scooters or e-bikes using a single
Introducing the Bolt 5, our fifth generation scooter
Bolt, the largest scooter operator in Europe, launched its newest scooter model – Bolt 5. The new scooter was designed with a strong focus on safety and sustainability. It offers


Bolt Drive hourly and daily packages — an ideal solution for longer trips
As we expand our car-sharing service, Bolt Drive, to more European countries, we’re committed to making it as convenient and affordable as possible. And we’re excited to announce Bolt Drive
Bolt and Allianz partner for insurance-covered scooter rides
We’re excited to share a look into our partnership with Allianz, which covers scooter riders with two types of insurance as soon as they start a ride. At Bolt, we’re


Bolt launches scooter services in Helsinki
We’re excited to announce that from 15 September, you can rent scooters through the Bolt app in Helsinki. Shared mobility vehicles, like scooters, offer an alternative to private cars that
Bolt and Swobbee partner up for sustainable scooter charging
At Bolt, we always look for ways to improve the sustainability of our operations. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with Swobbee for a pilot project in Berlin.

