The Bolt ride-hailing service is launching in Birmingham and Wolverhampton in the next stage of its regional expansion. 

Bolt arrives in Birmingham following the launch of the Clean Air Zone

The launch aims to support the cities in improving their air quality, following Birmingham’s introduction of the Clean Air Zone.

The service – said to be the UK’s second largest ride-hailing app – will also be available in Solihull and Walsall, extending into Dudley and Sandwell in the next few weeks.

Birmingham will become the home of Bolt’s regional hub, overseeing operations in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Milton Keynes and Peterborough, with more cities to follow; he ride-hailing app is now aiming to expand to 10 cities by the end of the year.

To mark its arrival in Birmingham, riders in the area will receive 50% off their first 10 trips (of a value of up to £6/trip).

Sam Raciti, general manager – UK at Bolt, said: “Bolt’s launch in Birmingham and Wolverhampton complements the council’s commitment to sustainability as a 100% carbon-neutral service. The implementation of the Clean Air Zone shouldn’t stop Brummies moving around their city freely. Whether it’s travelling home from university, a night out in Digbeth or some retail therapy at the Bullring, Birmingham is a natural home for Bolt’s safe, easy and affordable approach to transport.”