Bolt, a leading European on-demand transportation platform, is actively integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into its services to promote sustainable urban mobility. The company has set ambitious environmental targets, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable electricity in its operations by 2025. (bolt.eu)
Expansion of Electric Fleet
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In partnership with Eleport, an EV charging network developer, Bolt is enhancing EV infrastructure in the Baltics and Poland. This collaboration involves installing 750 EV charging points in high-traffic areas, facilitating the adoption of electric rideshare solutions. (sustainabilitymag.com)
Carbon Neutral Initiatives
Bolt has committed to offsetting the CO₂ emissions from its ride-hailing services in Europe, making its journeys carbon neutral. This initiative is part of Bolt’s ‘Green Plan,’ which aims to offset at least 5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions from the European transportation sector by 2025. (climateimpact.com)
Sustainable Product Design
The company focuses on sustainable product design, with approximately 80% of its e-scooters designed in-house. The latest model, Bolt-6, features a recyclability rate of 89.52% and a modular design to simplify repairs and reduce waste. (bolt.eu)
Encouraging Sustainable Mobility
Bolt’s pilot programs in 10 European cities have demonstrated that, when encouraged, riders opt for e-scooters or e-bikes instead of cars for trips under 3 km. This shift contributes to reduced urban emissions and promotes sustainable transportation choices. (bolt.eu)
Global Expansion of Electric Mobility
Beyond Europe, Bolt is expanding its electric mobility initiatives in Africa. In Kenya, Bolt partnered with M-KOPA to launch an electric motorcycle fleet, offering drivers the opportunity to lease electric motorbikes at discounted rates, thereby reducing operational costs and environmental impact. (highways.today)
Through these initiatives, Bolt is significantly contributing to the integration of electric vehicles into urban transportation systems, promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions across its operational regions.
