Bolt South Africa has introduced Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, letting riders link flight details to airport pickups.
If a flight is delayed or cancelled, the ride will automatically adjust or be cancelled at no extra cost.
How it works
- Tap “Schedule” on the Bolt app home screen
- Enter your arrival airport, destination, and tap “Add flight details”
- Input airline, flight number, landing date, or departure city
- Choose how long after landing you’d like to be picked up
- Bolt will track your flight and adjust pick-up times accordingly
What they’re saying
“Customers can now enjoy peace of mind knowing their ride will adjust if their flight is delayed or cancelled,” said Lerato Motsoeneng, Senior General Manager at Bolt.
The feature is available at major airports like OR Tambo (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), King Shaka (DUR), Lanseria (HLA), and Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
By the numbers
- Bolt’s scheduled rides feature has seen a 275% increase in usage
- The scheduling window was extended to 90 days last year
- Airports remain the top destination for Bolt trips in South Africa
Why it matters
Flight tracking boosts Bolt’s appeal to both individual and corporate users. For Bolt Business, the feature adds value through reliable airport transport, centralized billing, and reporting—ideal for managing employee and client travel.
What’s next
Bolt plans to improve airport pick-up visibility and reduce wait times by better matching riders with available drivers in the airport queue.
