How does Bolt work for drivers?
How does Bolt work for drivers? The Bolt Driver app will automatically find passengers for you. The app will guide you to your passenger's location. Once there, pick them up. Follow the directions to their destination and swipe to end the ride when you get there.
Does Bolt take luggage?
Transportation of luggage and other items belonging to the rider can be carried out both in the trunk and in the rider compartment of the car, provided that the luggage passes freely through the doorways of the car. If a rider is travelling with luggage, please make sure that: The luggage fits into your vehicle.
Do Bolt drivers get the tip?
100% of your tip will be sent to the driver. They earned it! The option to tip your Bolt driver as appreciation for their excellent service will be available for up to 15 minutes after your ride has ended. Bolt's in-app tipping feature works with in-app payments only.
How do Bolt calculate price?
A trip price is calculated based on: Base fare: the price for pickup. Minute rate (if Bolt pricing is chosen): time from start to end of a trip. Distance rate: distance of the route covered.
How do Bolt drivers get paid?
We will send your payout to the bank account or mobile wallet linked to your driver profile. Depending on the local bank's processing time, it may take 1-2 business days for the transaction to be completed and the payout to be received.
Does Bolt charge if driver cancels?
Cancellation fees are applied in the following situations: The driver cancels the trip request after waiting for the passenger for more than 4-8 minutes, depending on the market.
How much is the Bolt fee?
Bolt charges a 15% to 20% commission from the final price per order depending on the city. Commission fee applies to both cash and card rides and cancellation fees. Commission doesn't apply to tips, bonuses, additional airport or toll fees.
Do Bolt drivers rate you?
After each trip, drivers rate you from 1 to 5 stars.
Does Bolt charge for waiting?
Paid wait time fee is a per-minute charge which starts after a driver has arrived at your pickup location and has been waiting for a certain period of time. This fee helps compensate the driver's efforts and time spent waiting.
Is Bolt better than Uber for drivers?
Bolt's main advantage is the lower fees and commissions. The company charges 15 per cent commissions to its drivers – almost half compared to Uber – which means riders can also benefit from cheaper fares. However, don't be too quick to jump in a Bolt car.
Does Bolt allow cash?
5.6 Bolt only encourages the use of 2 modes of payments i.e Cash payment and the in-App payment (Card) Bolt bears no liability on damages that may occur outside the outlined acceptable payment methods.