Bolt
European ride-hailing app with a strong presence in Tbilisi, offering competitive pricing alongside local operators.
What it helps with
- Taxi without bargainingThe price is set before the ride, so there is no haggling at the airport or in the Old Town.
- Airport transfersBolt picks up at Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi airports.
- Food delivery in the same appBolt Food delivers meals and groceries in Tbilisi and Batumi.
About Bolt
Bolt is an Estonian-founded ride-hailing platform operating in Tbilisi, often positioned as a competitively priced alternative alongside Yandex Go and other local taxi services.
Key Features
- Competitive Pricing: Frequently offers lower base fares or promotional pricing compared to competitors.
- Upfront Fare Display: Shows an estimated fare before you confirm the ride.
- In-App Payment: Pay by card or cash depending on driver and local settings.
- Combined App with Bolt Food: The same app can also provide access to Bolt's food delivery service where available.
How to Get Started
- Download the Bolt app and create an account with a phone number and payment method.
- Enter your pickup location and destination to compare fare estimates.
- Confirm your ride and track the driver's arrival on the map.
- Rate your trip after the ride ends.
Before you use it
- Payment: Card and cash both work; carry small lari notes because drivers often lack change.
- Good to know: Check the plate before getting in; cars are private, not marked taxis.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Bolt work with a foreign bank card in Georgia?
- Yes - Bolt accepts foreign-issued cards in Georgia.
- Is Bolt available in English?
- Yes, Bolt has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Bolt?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Bolt.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Bolt?
- No, Bolt doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Bolt?
- iOS ยท Android
- How much does Bolt cost?
- Fixed fare shown before booking; usually cheaper than street taxis
Phrases for the driverGeorgian
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) แแแฎแแแ, แแ แแแกแแแแ แแแ แฌแแแแงแแแแแ. Gtkhovt, am misamartze tsamiqvanet.
- How much will it cost? แ แ แฆแแ แก? Ra ghirs?
- Can I pay by card? แแแ แแแแ แแแแแฎแแ แจแแแซแแแแ? Baratit gadakhda sheidzleba?
- Stop here, please แแฅ แแแแฉแแ แแ, แแฃ แจแแแซแแแแ. Ak gaacheret, tu sheidzleba.
- Please wait a moment แแ แแ แฌแฃแแแ แแแแชแแแแ. Erti tsutit moitsadet.
- Thank you แแแแแแแแ. Gmadlobt.