Bolt launches Women for Women service in six new cities in Ukraine
The initiative allows female passengers to book rides exclusively with female drivers, creating a more comfortable and safe environment while using the service.
The initiative allows female passengers to book rides exclusively with female drivers, creating a more comfortable and safe environment while using the service.
The category was first launched in Kyiv as a pilot initiative. Over the course of several months, the company closely monitored user experience, collected feedback, and worked to improve processes. Women for Women will launch in six more cities in Ukraine: Chernihiv, Odesa, Lviv, Uzhhorod, Mukachevo, and Rivne.
“We are glad that the Women for Women initiative has found a positive response in Kyiv, and this has inspired us to scale the project further. This category is not about restrictions, but about creating an additional option for women that meets their expectations for safety and comfort. We are gradually expanding the category, focusing on real needs, local context, and community readiness. Our goal is to create more sensitive and inclusive mobility, where everyone will feel confident and comfortable,” said Yulia Malich, Head of Public Policy at Bolt.
For the safety of Women for Women users, Bolt has introduced an additional stage of passenger screening:
- When selecting this category, the user will be required to upload an official identification document.
- The document will be verified against your Bolt account, including your name, date of birth, and photo.
- To complete the verification, the user must take a selfie to confirm that the person matches the provided document.
- After successful verification, the passenger will be able to confirm the order and wait for the car at the designated location.
About Bolt
Bolt has over 200 million customers in over 50 countries in Europe and Africa (over 600 cities). The company provides ride-sharing services, including ride-hailing, e-scooter and e-bike rental, and car rental. Over 4.5 million drivers use the Bolt platform worldwide.
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