# Bolt: Request a Ride

> Ride-hailing made easy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id675033630](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id675033630)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id675033630`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BOLT TECHNOLOGY OU
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (178,868 ratings)
- **Version:** 251.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-21
- **First published:** 2013-07-24
- **Size:** 217 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bolt-request-a-ride/id675033630)
- **Website:** [https://bolt.eu/](https://bolt.eu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bolt.eu/legal/privacy-for-riders/](https://bolt.eu/legal/privacy-for-riders/)

## Description

Bolt: Request a Ride is a versatile ride-hailing extension that lets users summon rides in seconds, view upfront fares, and pay securely. It supports multiple ride types—from Comfort to Electric and XL—while offering real-time driver tracking and flexible scheduling. Safety features include emergency assistance, audio trip recording, and privacy protections for your contact details.

It also covers Bolt Plus premium perks, Bolt Drive with electric and hybrid cars, scooter/e-bike rentals, and convenient parcel delivery via the Send ride type. Bolt is available in 50+ countries and 600+ cities, making it a reliable taxi alternative for daily commutes, airport transfers, and errands.

## Rankings

- #2,248 — Overall
- #2 — bot
- #12 — request
- #22 — autogram
- #47 — scooter
- #87 — interest

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers report mixed experiences. Pros include an easy-to-use app and sometimes good value, but recurring complaints focus on wait-time and location inaccuracies, unexpected fees, driver safety concerns, and poor handling of cancellations and refunds.

### Pros

- Easy to use app with a user-friendly interface.
- Generally good value pricing / competitive fares in some markets.
- Positive experiences with drivers and vehicles when the service works (e.g., Paris).

### Cons

- Inaccurate wait times and unclear driver arrivals, leading to long or unpredictable delays.
- Maps and pickup/drop-off addresses are often wrong or mislocated.
- Frequent upcharges / boost fees and extra costs after booking.
- Unprofessional or unsafe driver behavior (e.g., abusive language, unsafe driving).
- Cancellation fees and refunds issues, with weak or slow customer support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id675033630)