Bolt — Free Service Overview

Bolt is a ride car sharing platform operated by Bolt Technology OÜ, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. This Subger guide covers who runs Bolt, the current tier ladder and pricing, the feature set that anchors the product on its category shelf, the devices and surfaces the apps support, and the questions Bolt customers ask most often.

Quick facts about Bolt

• Brand: Bolt
• Operator: Bolt Technology OÜ
• Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia
• Founded: 2013
• Ownership: privately held; backed by Sequoia, Mercedes-Benz, G Squared; last valued at €7.4B (2022)
• Category: Ride Car Sharing
• Anchor price: Pay-per-trip + premium on the Bolt Premium tier
• 2025-2026 buying signal: see the differentiator section below

What is Bolt?

Bolt is positioned in the ride car sharing space as follows: Bolt competes in the multi-modal mobility class across Europe and Africa, distinct from US-centric ride-share players, with its Bolt Plus subscription bundling rides, food and micro-mobility. The product is shipped by Bolt Technology OÜ from Tallinn, Estonia and reaches its customers through the surfaces detailed in the platform-support table later on this page. Availability of specific features can vary by tier and region; the in-app or vendor-site experience in your market is always the canonical source.

Who operates Bolt?

Operator and headquarters

Bolt is operated by Bolt Technology OÜ from Tallinn, Estonia. The company was founded in 2013, giving it a track record across multiple product cycles in the ride car sharing category.

Ownership and funding

On ownership: privately held; backed by Sequoia, Mercedes-Benz, G Squared; last valued at €7.4B (2022). This shapes the buyer signal — public-company governance, venture-backed scale, founder-led independence and private-equity-owned operating models each carry different roadmap and pricing trajectories. Review the operator's investor or company-news pages for the most recent status.

Jurisdiction and reach

With HQ in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt operates under the corporate and data-protection regime of its home jurisdiction; cross-border customers are typically served via local entities or processors as documented in the operator's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Why choose Bolt

Feature breadth

Bolt ships the following capabilities that anchor it on the ride car sharing shelf:

• Ride-hailing across 45+ countries in Europe, Africa and Asia
• Food delivery via Bolt Food
• Scooter and e-bike sharing in major cities
• Bolt Drive car-sharing in select markets
• Business profiles for company-paid rides
• In-app safety features including emergency button
• Multiple payment methods
• Driver and rider ratings

Plan structure and household fit

The current tier ladder for Bolt scales from an entry plan up to enterprise-grade options, with the Bolt Premium tier sitting in the typical sweet spot for most buyers. Annual prepay usually unlocks a meaningful discount over month-to-month; check the live widget on this page for the vendor-current price in your country and currency.

2025-2026 differentiator

In 2025 Bolt expanded its multi-modal offering — bundling rides, scooters, food delivery and car-sharing — and pushed deeper into African markets.

Bolt pricing in 2026

The current advertised tier ladder for Bolt (as published by Bolt Technology OÜ; check the live widget on this page for your country and currency):

Promotional pricing, regional VAT/GST and seasonal codes can move the headline. Use Subger's tracking tools to time your purchase against active offers and to monitor the post-promo renewal price on Bolt.

Bolt apps and platform support

Coverage zones and pricing

Scope and depth

Bolt's position in the ride car sharing category rests on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator described earlier. The depth of capability available to you depends on the tier you pick — the Bolt Plus tier unlocks the complete feature set, while entry tiers focus on essentials.

Integrations and ecosystem

Integrations are a critical buying signal in the ride car sharing space. Review the feature list above for Bolt's key integrations and confirm that the tools in your existing stack are supported before committing to a paid tier.

Customer support and onboarding

Bolt Technology OÜ offers customer support through documented channels — help center, ticketing and (on higher tiers) dedicated success management. Onboarding complexity scales with the tier: entry plans are typically self-serve, while enterprise contracts include white-glove implementation.

Who Bolt fits best

• Teams in the ride car sharing category seeking the named features above
• Buyers prioritising the 2025-2026 differentiator highlighted earlier
• Customers in Estonia-based jurisdictions and adjacent markets
• Organisations at the scale the Bolt Premium or higher tier targets
• Teams replacing more expensive or less specialised alternatives with a like-for-like fit

Frequently asked questions about Bolt

Who operates Bolt and where are they based?

Bolt is operated by Bolt Technology OÜ, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

When was Bolt founded?

Bolt's parent operator was founded in 2013. Ownership status as of 2025-2026: privately held; backed by Sequoia, Mercedes-Benz, G Squared; last valued at €7.4B (2022).

How much does Bolt cost?

The current tier ladder runs from Standard rides (Pay-per-trip) up to Bolt Plus (€5.99/month). The pricing table above lists every tier; the live widget mirrors the vendor's current prices for your country.

Is there a free tier or free trial?

Free or trial availability for Bolt is visible in the pricing table above. Promotional offers change — see the Bolt deals page for current promotions.

How do I cancel Bolt?

Cancellation depends on where you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in account settings; users billed via Apple, Google or a partner cancel in that store's subscription manager. Subger's Bolt cancel guide covers every billing path step by step.

How does Bolt compare on price?

Use Subger's true price tracker to compare Bolt's renewal price to the introductory teaser and to category alternatives. Annual prepay and team / organisation plans usually unlock the biggest unit-cost savings.

Where is Bolt available?

Bolt is available in the markets documented on Bolt Technology OÜ's site. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country — confirm in your region before subscribing.

What devices does Bolt support?

See the platform-support table above. In summary, Bolt delivers its product through the surfaces typical for ride car sharing, including web and the mobile or desktop clients listed.

What's new with Bolt in 2025-2026?

In 2025 Bolt expanded its multi-modal offering — bundling rides, scooters, food delivery and car-sharing — and pushed deeper into African markets.

Are there deals or promo codes available?

Subger tracks active Bolt deals on the Bolt deals page and promo codes on the Bolt promo codes page. Annual prepay and team pricing usually beat seasonal codes.

Get started with Bolt

To subscribe to Bolt, head to the Bolt Technology OÜ site and pick the tier from the table above that matches your team size and feature needs. The Bolt Premium tier is the typical starting point for serious users; annual prepay normally delivers the best unit cost. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.

Related Subger guides for Bolt

• Bolt cancel guide
• Bolt deals and discounts
• Bolt promo codes
• Bolt true price tracker
• Ride Car Sharing category hub