Bolt: Request a Ride
What is Bolt?
Bolt is a travel app for requesting rides, choosing ride types such as Comfort, Premium, Electric, and XL, and tracking your driver in real time. It also offers scheduled trips up to 90 days ahead, Bolt Drive car sharing, scooter and e-bike rental, and a Send ride type for parcel delivery. The listing says availability varies by location and that Bolt operates in 50 countries and 600+ cities.
Pricing. Bolt: Request a Ride is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Getting a ride across town or to an airport
- Scheduling a pickup 30 minutes to 90 days in advance
- Sending a parcel within your city
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Why this app is in S tier
Bolt scores 98 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 97, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Make getting around easier with Bolt! Whether you need a ride across town, an airport transfer, or a scooter to zip through traffic, our app makes it easy to move around confidently and conveniently. WHY CHOOSE BOLT? - Request a ride in seconds: enjoy safe, affordable rides with top-rated drivers. - Transparent pricing: see your fare upfront so there are no surprises. - Multiple payment options: pay securely using a credit/debit card, Apple Pay, or cash. EASY ORDERING: - Open the app and set your destination. - Choose from various ride types to suit your needs (Comfort, Premium, Electric, XL, and more). - Track your driver in real time. - Arrive in comfort and rate your experience. SAFETY FIRST: Some of Bolt’s safety features require the app to run in the background. - Emergency assist button: discreetly alert our Safety Team in case of emergencies. - Audio trip recording: record audio during rides for added peace of mind. - Private phone details: your contact information stays confidential when you call a driver. PLAN AHEAD: Need an airport transfer or an early morning ride? You can schedule your trip in advance from 30 minutes to 90 days before your expected pickup time. *J
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 98 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 97 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 180K | 257K | 52.8K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.6 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 1d ago | 8d ago | 6d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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See all 39 ›Questions about Bolt
Is Bolt free to download?
The App Store listing shows a price of free. It does not list in-app purchase prices, though it mentions Bolt Plus premium features.
Which payment methods does Bolt accept?
You can pay securely using a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or cash.
Do safety features need the app running in the background?
The listing says some of Bolt's safety features require the app to run in the background, without naming which ones.
Is Bolt free?
Yes. Bolt is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Bolt good for?
Bolt is built for getting a ride across town or to an airport, scheduling a pickup 30 minutes to 90 days in advance, sending a parcel within your city. It sits in the taxi booking list on AppTierList.
Is Bolt worth it?
Bolt is S tier, ranked #5 of 40 taxi booking apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 180,330 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 4 apps rank above it.
How does Bolt compare to Grab?
Bolt is S tier at 98; Grab is S tier at 98. They score the same. Bolt is free, with no in-app purchases, Grab is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Bolt updated?
Bolt was updated 1 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Taxi Booking
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 98 / 100
- Rank in list
- #5 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 180,330
- Recent reviews
- 2.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (1 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Travel
- Good for
- Getting a ride across town or to an airport, Scheduling a pickup 30 minutes to 90 days in advance, Sending a parcel within your city
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 198 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 44
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed