Bolt launches in Newcastle as part of ten-city target for 2021
Bolt, the UK’s second-largest ride-hailing app, is continuing to drive its UK expansion along the direct-to-driver model, with the announcement that the service is launching in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The move follows Bolt’s recent launch in Birmingham and Peterborough in recent weeks, and the ride-hailing app has set a target of expanding into ten UK cities by the end of the year.
The Newcastle launch is timed to coincide with the lifting of lockdown restrictions and the reopening of hospitality and nightlife venues. As an introductory offer, Bolt is offering customers the chance to receive up to £8 off their first Bolt ride by entering promo code BOLT2TOON into the Bolt app.
With transport firmly in the spotlight thanks to the Northeast Transport Plan, Bolt says ride-hailing is a great alternative to car ownership and complements the existing public transport options by offering favourable commission rates to drivers.
Sam Raciti, Bolt’s UK General Manager said: “There’s a lot of pent-up demand for spending and socialising, so I’m thrilled we’re ready to go live in Newcastle just as the final Covid restrictions are eased.”
