Hi Ayere, thanks for reaching out to us. We do not give out cars to intending drivers. You will be required to get a car for yourself before you can be registered on the Bolt platform.
Do you need a car for Bolt?
Yes. However, remember that this is only for drivers that need vehicles to drive on our platform. There are no restrictions on how you can use the car as long as you are able to make the monthly instalments for the loan.
Can you register for Bolt if you don’t have a car?
The wonderful thing about services like Bolt is that they provide an excellent platform for drivers. If a driver does not own a car they will assist in getting one for them.
What kind of a car is needed for Bolt?
The vehicle must have less than 100 000 km on the clock. The vehicle must be in good cosmetic condition. The vehicle must pass the RaspberryONE Self inspection.
How can I become a Bolt driver without a car in Nigeria?
Becoming a driver in just three steps
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Attend driver training for service quality and use of the Bolt driver application.
- A smartphone with GPS.
- A clean criminal record.
- Additional documents for Lagos: LASDRI Card, Driver Badge and LASRRA Card.
Can Bolt give me a car?
You can purchase a brand new or pre-owned car. The lowest upfront payment from as low as 5% of the car value. Instalments from as low as NGN 40,000 weekly and spread over 3 or 4 years.
How much do Bolt drivers earn per month?
Bolt Salary FAQs
The average salary for a Driver is ZAR 9,621 per month in South Africa, which is 0% higher than the average Bolt salary of ZAR 9,613 per month for this job.
What documents are needed for Bolt?
Become a driver in just a few days
have a vehicle or vehicle details and contact details of a partner on the platform with a car. valid driver’s license (more info here) Motor Vehicle License Disc with Operating Card (Double disc) a professional driving permit (PrDP) service provider card (more info here)
Do Bolt drivers accept cash?
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.
How long does Bolt take to approve a car?
Car activation is usually processed within a few hours. Please do not start using a new car on the platform until the status in the Driver Portal changes to Approved. Using a car that has not been activated may result in the driver’s account being blocked.
How do I start a Bolt business?
All you need to do is head to our Bolt Business website and follow the instructions there. We’ll get your business account set up in no time.
How much does a Bolt cost?
Bolt charges a 15% to 20% commission from the final price per order depending on the city.
Can I use Polo Vivo for Bolt?
Bolt anticipates that popular cars used to render the service will include models such as the Volkswagen Polo Vivo, Datsun Go and Toyota Etios.
How much can I make a day as a Bolt driver?
If you’re in Abuja, you’d make NGN 290,000 and in Benin City, you’d make NGN 324,000. Bolt driver earnings depend on two factors — performance and efficiency.
Is it better to drive for Bolt or Uber?
What’s different about Bolt? The key difference for drivers is the low rate of commission charged per journey. Drivers are only charged 15% of the journey cost, compared to Uber’s 25%. The pricing is also marginally cheaper, with a base fee of £2.50 which is better for riders.
How much is a Bolt inspection?
Vehicle inspections cost ₦1200 per vehicle and are carried out Mondays to Saturdays between 09:00 to 17:00. Please visit your nearest inspection location to have your vehicle inspected. Upon completion of the vehicle inspection, you will receive an email with your AutoGenius Vehicle Inspection Report.
Is Bolt only cash?
You can pay for orders on the Bolt Food app by using cash (in some markets), Bolt balance and via credit/debit card.
Does Bolt verify their drivers?
We go to great lengths to verify the identity of each driver that operates on our platform through our first of it’s kind verification portal, in partnership with YouVerify. The verification process includes cross-matching all information and documents provided by drivers against various government databases.
Do Bolt drivers pay tax?
As we pay your total earnings to you or your fleet partner, you are responsible to pay tax in your country if your earnings are above the earning threshold.
How Bolt pay their drivers?
A payment cycle runs from Monday (00:00) to the following Sunday (23:59). If you are due to receive a payout, we will send the funds during the first half of the following week. We will send your payout to the bank account or mobile wallet linked to your driver profile.
Does Bolt pay drivers weekly?
You’ll get paid once a week. The payment cycle runs from the first hours of Monday to the last minutes of Sunday. You will receive your pay + bonuses as one payout during the first half of the week. Normally it should take between 1–2 business days to reflect in your account.