When signing up to drive with Bolt in South Africa, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Criminal Record Check
• PrDP
• Profile picture
• Motor Vehicle Licencing Disc with Operator Card
• Inspection report
• Insurance requirements

Criminal record check report

• All drivers looking to be activated must first pass the Huru criminal record check
• The criminal record check is mandatory and it must be renewed every 12 months.
• Criminal record checks older than 30 days will not be accepted.
• The report result has to state “No previous convictions” in order for it to be accepted.
• See the Huru website for further information about the service and centre locations.

PrDP

• A valid South African Professional Driving Permit with goods and passengers is required (G,P)
• You can obtain this from your nearest licensing departments.
• You can use Natis to schedule a time to apply for your PrDP.

Profile picture

• When signing up to drive with Bolt you must provide a standard profile picture that adheres to the following guidelines:
  • Your face should be centered in the frame, with the camera positioned at eye level (a smile goes a long way!)
  • You are the only person in the photo
  • The image is clear and not blurred
  • You aren’t wearing hats or sunglasses; eyeglasses and religious garments are acceptable.
  • Photo is made in well-lit conditions, preferably facing a light source such as a lamp or window.
  • The image has a solid background.

Motor Vehicle Licence Disc with Operator Card

• Visit the nearest roadworthy centre to request the license disc application form that is needed to submit to the licensing departments.

Inspection report

• All vehicles in South Africa must pass the Dekra Vehicle Shuttle inspection, please visit your closest branch to complete this.
• When performing the inspection, bring along your PrDP or ID document, in addition to the motor vehicle license disc with operator card. 
• Physical inspections should be renewed every 12 months. You will be asked to perform an inspection for the vehicle you're using at the time.

Insurance requirements

• Bolt facilitates Passenger Liability Insurance for drivers to ensure that all passengers are sufficiently covered in case of an accident
• When your account is activated, you are automatically registered for the cover. However, you are strongly advised to have a comprehensive vehicle insurance policy to ensure you have financial protection in case anything should happen to your vehicle.