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Stories, solutions & updates from the team at Bolt.
“Cycling gives me freedom”: Why Martin Villig stopped driving to work
Martin Villig is the co-founder of Bolt. He’s been an entrepreneur for 25 years and has held management positions at Skype, Fortumo, and NASDAQ Tallinn Stock Exchange.His business experience led
Taxify is now Bolt ⚡
Yup, you read it right. Today is a big day for us – Taxify is now Bolt! We are changing our name and logo, but the app with great ride
Making Bolt work during the crisis
The way we move has changed overnight as we’re practising social distancing and avoiding unnecessary trips. Transportation services remain critical to our functioning but have to adapt to times of
Bolt stands against invasion in Ukraine, donates over €5M
In support of the people of Ukraine, Bolt will donate 5% of every order in Europe to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), including the Red Cross. With the help of our users,
Bolt donated over €5M to aid organisations that support Ukraine
We stand with Ukraine. Following Russia’s invasion of the country, we committed to donating 5% of every order in Europe to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) over a two-week period, starting on
Bolt launches ride-hailing in Oslo
We’re so happy to announce that today we officially started ride-hailing operations in the Norwegian capital of Oslo! Our goal is to offer better conditions for both passengers and drivers
Bolt Pay Later: a consumer credit service provided by ESTO
Today, we’re sharing the news of our partnership with Estonian fintech startup ESTO, launching a new buy now, pay later payment option — Bolt Pay Later. Currently, the service is
Bolt ride-hailing is now available in Helsinki!
As well as being the land of a thousand lakes and the home of Santa Claus, Finland is now the latest country added to our ever-growing list of European locations!
The Bolt Wrap-Up: your 2022 highlights
For the past three years, we’ve dedicated December to celebrating our users and their stories that made the year special. This means one thing – The Bolt 2022 Wrap-Up has
Hardwear: the first jewellery collection made out of scooter frames
Bolt scooters are built on a modular design, allowing for easier repairability and an industry-leading lifespan of up to 60 months. They’re also made from 90% aluminium and other recyclable
