About Bolt
Bolt is a global mobility platform with ride-hailing, scooter and e-bike rentals, car-sharing, and food delivery services in over 50 countries and 850 cities.
Bolt has over 4,000 employees, with teams based at hubs in Tallinn, Berlin, Warsaw, Bucharest, Lisbon, London, and beyond.
The Bolt platform connects over 200 million customers to convenient, affordable transport and delivery services, while supporting flexible earning opportunities for more than 4.5 million driver, courier, and merchant partners.
€12bn+
GMV run-rateDecember 2025
€3bn
Revenue run-rateDecember 2025
2 years
Cashflow positiveFrom 2024
200M+
Customers
4.5M+
PartnersPartner drivers, couriers and restaurants
50+
Countries
Some of our investors
Bolt’s services
From ride-hailing to scooters and food delivery, Bolt’s services are built to reduce car dependency in over 850 cities worldwide.
Ride-hailing
Ride-hailing is Bolt's core service. The platform connects passengers with registered driver partners across 50 countries.
It offers a convenient, reliable transport option and improves connectivity within cities. Bolt offers a range of vehicle categories — from premium to affordable — to make the service accessible to all while providing a market-leading experience for driver partners.
2013–present
History
Bolt was founded in 2013 in Estonia, when 19-year-old Markus Villig set out to fix Tallinn’s broken taxi system. With €5,000 borrowed from his parents, he recruited 50 drivers and built the first version of the app. His brother Martin Villig and co-founder Oliver Leisalu later joined him to grow Bolt into the global platform it is today.
2013
Bolt was founded in Estonia by Markus Villig. His brother Martin Villig and Oliver Leisalu joined soon after.
2018
Raised investment from Daimler, reaching a valuation of over €1B. Launched an electric scooter service — the first ride-hailing company to do so.
2019
Launched Bolt Food, expanding the platform beyond transport for the first time.
2021
Launched Bolt Drive car-sharing and Bolt Market grocery delivery.
2024
Expanded global operations to cover over 850 cities in 50+ countries.
Our mission
We’re making cities for people, not cars — with fewer vehicles, cleaner air, and more space to move.
Our missionBolt’s mission is to help people move in ways that make cities work better for everyone. That means reducing private car use and offering shared mobility options that are more efficient, accessible, and sustainable.
Every Bolt trip helps free up urban space, lower emissions, and give people back their time, money, and streets.
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Latest updates
Stay up to date with company announcements, milestones, new launches, and insights from our teams and investors.
Life at BoltNov 4, 2026
She left London for Tallinn. Her verdict: “Tallinn is so underrated.”
Begüm Zarmann shares why she chose European tech, what surprised her about Estonia, and why she thinks Tallinn deserves more attention.
Life at BoltNov 4, 2026
Re-engineering analytics: five Bolt teams on where AI stops and people decide
From conflicting AI-generated metrics to a tax agent that reported success after uploading nothing, five Bolt teams share where automation helps and where people must stay in control.
Life at BoltOct 28, 2026
AI saved us 55 engineering days. It also found new ways to fail.
How Bolt engineers saved over 55 engineering days with AI, detected forged IDs, and improved customer support automation.
Press releasesOct 23, 2026
Métropole du Grand Paris, Bolt and Stellantis, together, aim to bring autonomous vehicles by experimentation to Greater Paris from 2028
ADACities partners to introduce autonomous programme across Greater Paris
Press releasesOct 22, 2026
Bolt picks NVIDIA Alpamayo Stack to drive its autonomous vehicles across Europe
Bolt selects NVIDIA Alpamayo Stack for autonomous ride-hailing in Europe, starting with Lucid in Madrid in 2027 and targeting 100,000 AVs by 2035.
Riding is the new driving
Owning a car means paying for it even when it's parked. With Bolt, you only pay when you move, without the costs and responsibilities that come with ownership. Whether you're riding or renting, you can get where you need to go without the hassle of driving and maintaining a car. That's why millions are choosing riding over driving.
Products and features vary by country. Open your Bolt app to start riding.
Ride-hailing
While others are strangling their steering wheels, you’re stretching out in the backseat. Relaxed, productive, or doing nothing at all.
Why waste time when you can ride?
The average driver in London wastes 101 hours a year in traffic. In Paris, it’s 97. In Dublin, 81, and in Warsaw, 70*.
Inrix, 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard
Scooters
While others are growing old in rush-hour, you’re breezing past and enjoying the fresh air. Fast, free, and in control.
Why stress when you can ride?
54% of drivers swear at each other, 46% honk excessively, and 31% tailgate those who annoy them*.
Statista, Incivility of driving offenses by Europeans
E-bikes
While others are yelling at their dashboard, you’re cruising through the city with a smile on your face. No sweat, no noise, no stress.
Why pay when you can save?
The average monthly cost of leasing and operating a car is around €1,090*. That’s €13,080 per year that you could be spending on something else.
Ayvens’ 2025 Car Cost Index
Car-sharing
While others are trying to fix their serpentine belt for the third time this year, you rent a car whenever you need it. No maintenance, no bills, no hassle.
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Available for iOS and Android devices.
The fast, affordable way to ride.
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