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’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.
Car sharing
Bolt Drive lets users rent a car via the app, unlock it with a phone, and pay for the time and distance driven.
This service offers the flexibility needed for longer journeys without the costs of car ownership. Bolt operates across 7 markets using both Bolt-owned and third-party vehicles.
Micromobilidade
E-bike and scooter rentals are growing transport options in urban areas.
There are over 250,000 vehicles available for hire across 30 countries. Micromobility services provide strong first- and last-mile connections to public transport.
Entregas
Delivery services include Bolt Food, which matches customers with couriers to deliver from 50,000+ restaurants, and Bolt Market, which offers fast grocery delivery from both Bolt-operated and third-party stores.
These services are active in 16 countries across Europe and Africa
Autonomous vehicles
Bolt is testing self-driving technology in partnership with Pony.ai to explore how autonomous ride-hailing could support safe and affordable transport in the future.
The pilot starts in Europe, with plans to expand in the coming years.
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.
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Replacing cars with shared scooters avoids greenhouse gas emissions
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Progress report: One year of global climate impact
Empowering diverse voices: bringing D&I to life at Bolt
As a global company impacting hundreds of cities worldwide, we understand the importance of a diverse team. However, simply having people from different backgrounds is not enough. Real innovation and
A milestone on our sustainability journey: the Science Based Targets initiative validates Bolt’s net zero target
Our commitment to becoming carbon net zero by 2040 has reached a significant milestone. The global climate action organisation, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), has officially validated our emissions
Deixa-te andar sem guiar
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.
TVDE
Enquanto os outros apertam as mãos à volta do volante, tu esticas-te no banco de trás. A relaxar, a despachar assuntos ou a não fazer nada.
Para quê perder tempo quando tens a Bolt?
Em média, os condutores em Londres gastam 101 horas por ano no trânsito. Em Paris são 97. Em Dublin são 81 e em Varsóvia, 70.*
Inrix, 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard
Trotinetes
Enquanto os outros envelhecem mais rápido com as horas de ponta, tu passas calmamente pelo trânsito. Rápido, livre e com tudo sob controlo.
Para quê stressar quando tens a Bolt?
54% dos condutores praguejam, 46% buzinam excessivamente e 31% colam-se aos que os enervam*.
Statista, Falta de civismo dos europeus ao volante
Bicicletas
Enquanto os outros gritam ao volante, tu atravessas a cidade com um sorriso na cara. Sem suor, sem ruído e sem stress.
Para quê pagar quando podes poupar?
O custo médio mensal com um carro (incluindo a prestação ou o valor do leasing) ronda os 1090 €*. São 13 080 € por ano que podias gastar noutras coisas.
Índice de custos com carro da Ayvens 2025
Car sharing
Enquanto alguns mudam a correia de distribuição pela terceira vez, tu alugas um carro sempre que precisas. Sem manutenção, sem contas, sem chatices.
TVDE
Enquanto os outros apertam as mãos à volta do volante, tu esticas-te no banco de trás. A relaxar, a despachar assuntos ou a não fazer nada.
Para quê perder tempo quando tens a Bolt?
Em média, os condutores em Londres gastam 101 horas por ano no trânsito. Em Paris são 97. Em Dublin são 81 e em Varsóvia, 70.*
Inrix, 2024 Global Traffic ScorecardTrotinetes
Enquanto os outros envelhecem mais rápido com as horas de ponta, tu passas calmamente pelo trânsito. Rápido, livre e com tudo sob controlo.
Para quê stressar quando tens a Bolt?
54% dos condutores praguejam, 46% buzinam excessivamente e 31% colam-se aos que os enervam*.
Statista, Falta de civismo dos europeus ao volanteBicicletas
Enquanto os outros gritam ao volante, tu atravessas a cidade com um sorriso na cara. Sem suor, sem ruído e sem stress.
Para quê pagar quando podes poupar?
O custo médio mensal com um carro (incluindo a prestação ou o valor do leasing) ronda os 1090 €*. São 13 080 € por ano que podias gastar noutras coisas.
Índice de custos com carro da Ayvens 2025Car sharing
Enquanto alguns mudam a correia de distribuição pela terceira vez, tu alugas um carro sempre que precisas. Sem manutenção, sem contas, sem chatices.
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