Bolt The European alternative to Uber / Lyft
Multimodal transport network for urban mobility
About Bolt
Digital platform for passenger transport, micromobility and delivery services in European cities. The software operates according to EU labor directives and GDPR standards, unlike US-based ride-hailing platforms.
Highlights
- ✓ Available in 500+ cities and 50+ countries
- ✓ Ride-hailing, e-scooters, e-bikes in one app
- ✓ Dynamic pricing by route and time of day
- ✓ Bolt Food: food delivery in many European cities
- ✓ Fair driver contracts with European minimum standards
Why European?
- → Estonian company, one of the largest EU tech unicorns
- → GDPR compliant, data processed in EU data centres
- → Bolt Technology OÜ is subject to Estonian and EU data protection law
- → Supports European digital sovereignty in the mobility sector
Pricing
No membership fees · Dynamic ride prices by route and demand
Frequently asked questions about Bolt
What is Bolt and what is it used for? +
Bolt is an Estonian mobility super-app from Bolt Technology OÜ in Tallinn, founded in 2013. The app bundles six services: ride-hailing (Bolt Rides), food delivery (Bolt Food), car sharing (Bolt Drive), grocery delivery (Bolt Market), micromobility (e-scooters, e-bikes), and business solutions. Bolt is available in over 600 cities and 50 countries.
Does Bolt run on European infrastructure? +
As an Estonian EU company, Bolt is GDPR-compliant. Data is processed in EU data centers. Location data is used for service mediation and not sold to third parties. The specific cloud provider is not publicly disclosed. Estonia is considered technologically leading in EU data protection matters.
What distinguishes Bolt from Uber? +
Bolt is European (Estonia), Uber is US-American and CLOUD Act-bound. Bolt demands lower commissions from drivers (15 to 20 percent versus 25 percent at Uber), leading to cheaper prices for customers. Bolt bundles six services (Rides, Food, Cars, Scooter, Grocery, Business) in one app. Bolt is the market leader in many Eastern and Central European as well as African markets.
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Entry verified on 08.05.2026