Uber competitor Bolt to launch service in Southampton

Bolt, the UK’s second-largest ride-hailing app, is launching in the city this weekend ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend on April 13.

The launch is said to offer an alternative mode of transport for residents, while helping them make the most of the local sights and attractions.

Bolt has attracted more than 65,000 drivers and four million passengers across the country, offering lower driver commission rates, attractive customer pricing and high levels of service.

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The launch is also coinciding with the Saints match at St Mary’s that weekend.

To celebrate its arrival in the city, passengers will have the chance to receive up to £8 off their first Bolt ride by entering the following code into the Promotions section of the Bolt App: SOTON when they launch.

If drivers sign up before April 20, they will only pay 7.5 per cent commission for the first month, rising slightly to 15 per cent after that.

Founded in 2013, Bolt runs a range of mobility services across Europe.

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Josh Ryan, country manager, UK Rides at Bolt said: “Our latest launch in Southampton is hugely exciting for us as it adds another community to our south coast services.

"We’re committed to offering passengers a great service, as well as drivers the most competitive commission rates.

"Bolt’s mission is to make cities work better for the people that live in them, keeping residents connected to the places and people they love.

"We hope to be a great addition to the local community helping everyone get around: whether it's getting Saints fans to games, students to nightclubs and home, and holidaymakers to and from the airport.”

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