How much is the Bolt fee?


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 you pay cash with Bolt?

1.2 When using the Bolt app, the user can choose whether he/she wishes to pay in cash or via in-App payment for the transportation service to the driver. Once a payment option has been selected, the user cannot change this.


Is Bolt payment safe?

Your trust and safety are important to us. Your personal details aren't for sale. When you pay with Bolt, your financial information is encrypted and stored securely in compliance with PCI regulations. Shop easy knowing retailers do not have access to sensitive information.


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.


Does Bolt work 24 hours?

Why choose Bolt? Get a comfortable, low-cost ride. Fast arrival times, 24/7.


How does Bolt charge customers?

Bolt trip prices are set using the following parameters: Base fare — this is the fare without any other variables included; Distance rate — this takes the trip distance into account and is calculated per kilometre; Time rate — this includes the time taken and is recorded per minute.


Is Bolt cheaper than Uber?

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.