How to Become A Bolt Driver South Africa

A Bolt Driver is a person providing Transportation Services via the Bolt Platform. Each Driver will get a personal Bolt Driver Account to use Bolt App and Bolt Platform.

Below is to Become A Bolt Driver South Africa

To get started, here are a few things that you require to become a Bolt driver:

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)

Vehicle Certificate of Registration (COR – more info here)

Vehicle Inspection report TRA (more info here)

A vehicle year model 2013 and above (depending on the city you operate in), 4 doors, luggage capacity 350L, AC

Clean criminal record

Smartphone (Android device Operating System (OS) 6 & Apple iOS 8 and newer)

Requirements for bolt cars to be used in remote cities in south Africa

Bolt Classic

The car should be a six to 11 seater Sedan or SUV and have a model of 2010 and above

Bolt Go

The vehicle should be a hatchback with four doors and be a 2010 model and above

Bolt XL

The car should be a six to seven-seater vehicle with a model of 2010 upwards

How much does a South African Bolt driver earn?

Average Bolt taxify Driver monthly pay in South Africa is approximately R 5 797, which is 32% below the national average.

How do I register as a bolt driver in South African ?

Register your profile:

Go to driver sign up page to register.

If you have three or more vehicles, you can register as a fleet owner.

Once you have completed your registration and your documents have been verified, you will receive an invitation by email to attend an onboarding session.

Is Bolt go safe in South African ?

The Bolt Go category is open to standard hatchback cars in good condition with low mileage, that pass a 45-point safety inspection and that seat at least four passengers in addition to the driver. The new category gives consumers even more choice in addition to the existing categories that Bolt offers.

Can I be a Bolt driver without a car?

Yes. However, remember that this is only for drivers that need vehicles to drive on our platform.

Does Bolt charge per person in South African ?

4.6. Fares. You are entitled to charge a fare for each instance you have accepted a Passenger on the Bolt Platform and completed the Transportation Service as requested (i.e. Fare).

How much percentage does Bolt take in South African ?

Bolt South African charges drivers 15% on every trip completed on the Bolt platform.

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.