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2021
Bolt launches women-only ride service
Bolt launched a service that lets female passengers request rides from female drivers only. After a pilot in East London and Rustenburg, the service became available in additional South African cities.
2021
Bolt announces expansion into 48 additional U.S. markets
Bolt announced plans to expand into 48 additional U.S. markets, including 18 university campuses, following its acquisition of assets from Last Mile.
2021
Bolt acquires micromobility assets from Last Mile
Bolt acquired assets from Last Mile Holdings, including assets associated with Gotcha Mobility and OjO Electric, expanding Bolt’s U.S. micromobility footprint.
2020
Bolt raises £150 million in funding
Bolt announced it had completed a funding round led by D1 Capital Partners, raising £150 million ($182 million). The company said it intended to use the funds to develop its platform and safety capabilities and expand its services.
2020
Bolt launches electric bike sharing in Paris
Bolt launched an electric bike-sharing service in Paris. The company said the rental service was part of a plan to reduce the ecological footprint of its operations.
2020
Bolt launches scooter hire in Tartu
Bolt electric scooters became available for hire in Tartu on May 20, 2020, through the Bolt app.
2020
Omniva and Bolt launch parcel-delivery pilot
Omniva and Bolt launched a two-week pilot in Tallinn to test using Bolt couriers to deliver parcels from designated dispatch points and post offices to customers’ homes.
2020
Bolt launches Bolt Business Delivery in Nigeria
Bolt launched Bolt Business Delivery in Lagos and Abuja, connecting businesses with couriers on the Bolt platform for same-day deliveries.
2019
Bolt partners with Deliveroo and Stuart for delivery services
Bolt launched with food delivery partners, including Deliveroo and technology platform Stuart, which specializes in sustainable last-mile delivery.
2019
Bolt launches its e-bike platform in the UK and US
Mobility startup Bolt launched its light electric vehicle platform in London and San Francisco, entering the UK and US markets.
2019
Bolt announces XL vehicle category in London
Bolt announced the launch of an XL category in London, giving customers access through its app to larger vehicles with seating for up to seven passengers.