Ride-hailing apps in cities are enjoying steadily growing popularity, both among customers in need of quick transportation and drivers enticed by convenient and well-paying work. Similar business profiles and vaguely outlined differences in the messages from industry companies, however, lead to uncertainty and confusion among potential employees. Many drivers considering working with ride-hailing apps wonder: “Bolt or Uber? Or maybe FREE NOW?” Below, we provide an overview of each company’s specifics and offer advice on which app is worth working with and why.
Bolt or Uber – Characteristics of Both Apps
Many people ask themselves: “Uber or Bolt?” Both apps are used for ordering quick and affordable rides around the city, and both are highly popular among both customers and workers. To order a ride, you simply need to provide the destination in the app, and a nearby driver will complete the trip.
Uber is an app for ordering car transportation created by an American company based in San Francisco. Its mission is to help people achieve their goals through technological solutions. Uber is looking for bold individuals who enthusiastically follow modern trends. If you feel that the brand’s mission aligns with your vision of work, choose to work with Uber.
Bolt (formerly known as Taxify) is an app that allows you to work without a schedule, without a minimum number of hours, and without control from the employer. In Bolt, you are your own boss, which means you work as much as you want. The brand’s mission is not only to provide fast and affordable transportation to millions of people worldwide but also to support drivers, enabling them to earn a decent living to support their families. If you like this business profile, choose to work with the Bolt app.
Bolt vs. Uber – Key Differences
Bolt and Uber are very similar solutions. In both cases, working with the app is easy and convenient. The companies provide their drivers with complete freedom and allow them to quickly earn attractive sums. This employment is without risk and without control from the employer—you can work whenever and for however long you want. Furthermore, both companies strongly emphasize their commitment to environmental protection. Bolt donates part of the money from each ride to support the planet, while Uber plans to achieve zero emissions by 2040 (through the use of electric and emission-free vehicles, public transportation, and micro-mobility solutions).
Are there any differences between the apps that could tip the scale in favor of one of them? One such aspect might be popularity, which definitely favors Uber. The company’s services are now available in over 10,000 cities worldwide, while Bolt operates in about 400 cities. Uber strongly emphasizes the high safety standards it has introduced to ensure the comfort of customers and workers (including the ability to contact emergency services directly from the app). Bolt, on the other hand, highlights its support for its drivers.
Uber or Bolt – What to Choose and Why?
To make a decision about which apps you want to work with, familiarize yourself with the nature and specifics of each. To learn more about Uber, read the article What Is Uber and How Does It Work? Next, decide whether you want to work directly with the app owner or use the services of a partner who will facilitate and expedite the hiring process.
It’s worth noting that you don’t need your own company to start cooperation. Just sign a contract with Avalon Logistics Group. As a fleet partner of well-known ride-hailing apps, we ensure smooth and convenient completion of formalities, allowing you to start working as a driver quickly and without problems. We take care of documentation and accounting so that you are not subject to control by the Tax Office. You can count on our assistance at every stage of cooperation. All you need to do is contact us by phone or through the contact form.
Or perhaps… FREE NOW?
FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi) is an app for ordering affordable rides in about 100 European cities. In Poland, the company’s services are available in the Silesian Agglomeration, Białystok, Bydgoszcz, Krakow, Lublin, Łódź, Poznań, Tricity, Warsaw, Wrocław, and Rzeszów. As a FREE NOW driver, you receive orders directly from passengers. Tickets do not go through a dispatch center. A higher number of orders and airport trips guarantee even higher earnings, as many workers experience daily. The community of professional FREE NOW drivers across Europe numbers as many as 100,000 people! Want to learn how to create an account in the app? Read the article How to create an account in the FREENOW and Bolt apps?
We hope the information we’ve gathered helps you gain a fuller understanding of each app. Here’s some good news – you don’t have to choose just one. By signing a contract with Avalon Logistics Group, you can work with different apps simultaneously, thus earning even more!
