What is Bolt?
Bolt is an Estonian mobility company that offers vehicle for hire, micromobility, car-sharing, and food delivery services headquartered in Tallinn and operating in over 400 cities in over 45 countries in Europe, Africa, Western Asia and Latin America.
Bolt Prices In South Africa
At the Sars wear-and-tear rate that trip would cost R72, while the Go service quote can be R119 or R5. 95 per km. By comparison, the standard Bolt service quote can be R157 or R7. 85 per km for the journey, and UberX quote for the trip is R218 or R10.23 Nov 2020
How much does Bolt charge per km in South Africa?
Bolt takes a 20% commission from each trip, with a booking fee of 5%. Trip charges cost an average of R7 per kilometre, depending on the city. Bolt Go charges riders an average of R5. 50 per kilometre.
How much does a Bolt cost?
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. Commission is calculated automatically and deducted from the weekly earnings.
Is Bolt cheaper than Uber in South Africa?
Bolt was the second most affordable on average, at R234 per trip, followed by Uber, which cost R243 per trip. While Uber’s prices were similar to DiDi and Bolt in Gauteng and Cape Town, it was far more expensive in Gqeberha.
How much does Bolt charge per hour?
According to the company, Lagos customers will now be charged the base fare of N280 for Bolt and #300 for Bolt Corporate. The charges for Bolt and Bolt Corporate riders per hour has now been set at N78 and N80 respectively. Also, customers will now be paying N13 per minute on Bolt and N15 for Bolt Corporate.
Is Bolt legal in South Africa?
Drivers require a Professional Driving Permit issued by local authorities to be accepted onto the Bolt platform. This permit is only granted to applicants who obtain a Police Clearance Certificate from the SAPS.