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
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.
A nossa missão
We’re making cities for people, not cars — with fewer vehicles, cleaner air, and more space to move.
A nossa missãoBolt’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.
Company news03/09/2026
Bolt to build the AI foundation for scaling autonomous vehicles in Europe with NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion
Company news03/09/2026
Stellantis and Bolt Partner to Advance Large-Scale Deployment of Driverless Mobility in Europe
Company news21/07/2026
Meet Bolt Send: your fast package delivery service
Introducing Bolt Send, a convenient package delivery service. It’s perfect for surprising a loved one with a gift, returning something a friend left behind, or ensuring an item gets where
Micromobility26/06/2026
Replacing cars with shared scooters avoids greenhouse gas emissions
In spring 2024, we surveyed 2,000 riders in 14 countries to see if they chose scooters over cars in 2023. Based on the results, we estimated the CO2 emissions avoided
Company news26/06/2026
Progress report: One year of global climate impact
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.
Os produtos e as funcionalidades variam por país. Abre a app da Bolt e deixa-te andar.
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.
Instala as nossas apps
Disponível para iOS e Android.
A forma de viajar mais rápida e acessível.
Disponível para iOS e Android.
