[10] The service was launched in August 2013 and in 2014 it went on to foreign shores.

With €5,000 from his parents, who also helped him by doing customer support outside of their regular working hours, he hired a developer to help him launch the business, then called mTakso. Want to stay on top of the latest rounds, coolest tech and hottest startups? Pardon us, but we won't waste your time further with an excruciatingly long description.

This page was last edited on 22 October 2020, at 20:25. This content is blocked. [22], Prior to announcing a strategic partnership with Didi Chuxing, Taxify had raised over €2 million in investment capital from Estonian and Finnish angel investors. For Drivers Bolt is a late entrant to the food delivery market, where a number of start-ups and other ride-sharing firms have operated for years. For the uninitiated, Bolt is the fastest-growing transportation platform in Europe, offering ride-hailing and scooter-sharing service.

All Bolt rides in Europe are 100% carbon-neutral.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. [19], In August 2019, the company rolled out its food delivery service, Bolt Food. Information about courier app, payouts, picking-up and delivering the order. TALLINN (Reuters) - Estonia’s Bolt, a popular ride-sharing service in Eastern Europe and Africa, on Wednesday launched food delivery service in its home town of Tallinn, the nation’s capital, and said it plans to roll out Bolt Food this year in South Africa, Latvia and Lithuania as well. A simple pasta meal by an Italian chef will be finger licking sweet. Reached 10 million customers in May 2018. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes.

This includes investment in existing services such as vehicle for hire and food delivery, as well as the development of new products.

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Information about the food app, placing an order and delivery.
[21], In March 2020, Bolt was ranked third in the FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2020 published by the Financial Times. Bolt has a zero-tolerance policy against alcohol and drug use. Riders must choose a payment method: cash, credit card or mobile carrier billing before they can use the service.

[24] A May 2018 funding round with a $175 million investment from Daimler, Didi and others led to a 1 billion dollar valuation for the company, making it a unicorn. [34][35], Bolt has stressed the importance of customer safety. The financing, supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), is to boost Bolt's product development in areas where technology can improve the safety, reliability and sustainability of its services. Italian dishes are a favorite for most people. Once the driver accepts the trip, the customer will be able to see the driver's name and car details.