Do you qualify to drive for Bolt in Ghana? This guide gives you all of the necessary details about the Bolt driver requirements and the processes involved.
If you’re looking for a way to make money driving, starting a career as a Bolt driver in Ghana could be the option you’ve been looking for.
Unlike more traditional taxi services, drivers who work for Bolt are paid weekly, use their own car, and are allowed to set their schedule with flexible shifts.
Here are some basic requirements, tips, and guidelines on how to be a Bolt driver in Ghana.
Bolt Driver Registration
To register as a driver on the Bolt Ghana platform, you must meet the following driving requirements:
You are at least 25 years old and have a valid Ghana driver’s license and also own a vehicle that meets the accepted criteria. They must also have an Android or iPhone Smartphone with GPS functionalities.
If you have these requirements, you may continue to complete the following steps to sign up as a driver.
Register through the sign-up portal and follow the application process:
- Step 1: Enter your email address, phone number, and city
- Step 2: Fill in your personal details
- Step 3: Fill in your National ID (Driver’s License Number) and License Number (Reference number of the License)
- Step 4: Upload all the required documents and their expiry dates
- Step 5: Fill in your payment details i.e. mobile money wallet where you want to receive payments:
- Select Person as your Billing Type
- Your name as the Mobile Money Wallet Name
- Your MoMo number starting with 233 as your Mobile Wallet Number
- Your network provider is Mobile Money Network.
Wait until the Bolt team process and approve your application. If the application is missing any documents/details, their team will contact you to clarify and advise the next step.
Approved Bolt Driver Activation Centres in Accra
If you want to drive for Bolt in Accra, you may also register and complete training in one of the Approved Driver Activation Centres:
- Apenebea House, Adjacent Everpure Factory, Tema Light Industrial Area
- Open from Monday to Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Ashalebotwe School Junction
- Open every day for 24 hours
- Madina Rawlings Circle
- Open every day for 24 hours
- Adabraka 1st Traffic Light, Adjacent Mr. Biggs
- Open every day for 24 hours
- Dome Vulcanizer
- Open from Monday to Saturday: 8am to 5pm
Note: The registration fee at these centers are GHS10.
Complete Training
Once you have completed your registration, we will send you an SMS with a link to take the training.
If you initially signed up to drive in the wrong city, please let us know ASAP so we can make the necessary corrections.
Activation
After you have completed the training, your application will be processed as soon as possible. You will receive an SMS with a link to create a password to log in to your account.
You have a period of 48 hours thereafter to complete your first trip to activate your profile.
Source: Bolt Ghana