Bolt South Africa has specific requirements for new drivers. Below are requirements for drivers and cars in South Africa:
Bolt Driver Requirements in South Africa
To register as a driver on the Bolt platform, you must have the following driving requirements:
- A valid South African PrDP (use the Natis link to apply)
- A clear photo, preferably against the white background without a hat/sunglasses.
- An Android or iPhone Smartphone with GPS
- A clear criminal record acquired at your nearest Huru location.
- Criminal record checks are mandatory and should not be older than 30 days.
- The report result has to state “No previous convictions” in order for it to be accepted.
- To take trips, you need a vehicle. All vehicles in South Africa must pass the Dekra Vehicle Shuttle inspection, please visit your closest branch to complete this.
- Don’t have a vehicle, No Problem! Indicate this on your submission and we’ll use your data to match you with a Fleet Owner.
If you have these requirements, you may continue to complete the following steps to sign up as a driver:
Step 1: Registration
Visit the application portal to start the registration process. You will be asked to enter the following details:
- Your contact details
- City (please select the city you would like to operate in here)
- Driving and/or vehicle documents.
Step 2: Complete training
- After registration, you will be prompted to complete an online safety training session within the app.
- Additionally, onboarding guidance can be requested from your app.
Step 3: Activation
- After you have completed the training session, kindly allow a period of 24-48 hours for profile activation
- You will receive an SMS with your username
- Please follow the instructions to create a password.
Bolt Vehicle Requirements in South Africa
To be eligible for Uber platform, your vehicle must meet the following requirements:
- The vehicle must be in good cosmetic condition
- The vehicle must pass the Dekra Self-inspection.
Metropolitan cities
Vehicle Categories:
- Johannesburg: Go, Classic, XL, Premium and Van
- Cape Town: Go, Classic, XL and Premium
- Durban: Go, Classic and XL
Bolt Go Hatch
- 2010+ 4-door hatchbacks
Bolt Go Sedan
- 2010+ Sedans, 7-seaters, SUVs and Vans
Bolt Classic
- 2015+ Sedans, 7-seaters, SUVs and Vans
- Driver requirements are specific to the city you operate in
Bolt XL
- 2013+ 6-7 seaters
Bolt Van
- 2013+ 8-11 seaters
Bolt Premium
- 2013+ luxury sedans, SUVs, 6-11 seater vehicles
Remote cities
Vehicle Categories: Go Hatch, Go Sedan and Classic (All cities)
Bolt Go Hatch
- 2010+ 4-door hatchbacks
Bolt Go Sedan
- 2010+ Sedans, 7-seaters, SUVs and Vans
Bolt Classic
- 2015+ Sedans, 7-seaters, SUVs and Vans
- Driver requirements are specific to the city you operate in
Bolt XL
- 2010+ 6-7 seater vehicles