Bolt ride-sharing and food delivery services

Bolt is a leading European mobility platform that provides a wide range of services including ride-hailing, micromobility (e-scooters and e-bikes), food delivery through Bolt Food, and grocery delivery via Bolt Market. Established in 2013, the company has grown rapidly to compete globally with other major tech platforms.

Originally founded in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt (formerly known as Taxify) was created to modernize transportation through technology. While the software and platform management are centralized in Estonia, the service operates in hundreds of cities worldwide across Europe, Africa, Western Asia, and Latin America, employing local fleets and independent contractors in each region.

The brand remains under the ownership of its parent company, Bolt Technology OÜ. As a private entity, it has attracted significant investment from global venture capital firms but maintains its headquarters and primary decision-making operations in Estonia, making it a prominent example of Baltic technological success in the 21st century.