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Bolt (Taxify) seized operations in Australia in April 2020. The information below is about the services they were previously offering.
Ola and Bolt (Taxify) are two strong players in the Australian ridesharing scene, with both looking to disrupt Uber's monopoly.
The most obvious way they're doing this is by out-competing Uber's low prices, but which of the two actually has the lowest rates? And which has the best vehicles, drivers, policies and deals?
TL;DR: Our verdict
The winner: It's a tough call but we're giving this one to Ola for being more widely available throughout Australia and charging less overall. Bolt (Taxify) is better when searching for a more pet- and child-friendly ride.
Ola vs Bolt (Taxify) in Australia
Feature
Ola
Bolt (Taxify)
Verdict
Where is it available in Australia?
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Gold Coast
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Ola
What types of cars can I book?
Sedans
SUVs
Sedans
SUVs
Accessible vehicles
Minivans
Luxury sedans
Bolt (Taxify)
Does it take cash?
No
No
Both
Does it take card?
Yes
Yes
Both
Does it deliver food?
No
No
Both
Does it take dogs?
No
Assistance animals are allowed, while other pets are allowed with the driver's permission.
Bolt (Taxify)
Do fares include GST?
Yes
Yes
Both
Does it have child seats?
No
Some drivers have child seats, but it is best to bring your own if needed.
Who offers the best price? Ola vs Bolt (Taxify): Fees compared
To determine which offers the better rate, we compared Ola and Bolt's (Taxify's) fees and charges in Sydney. Keep in mind that fees and rates may vary from city to city and may alter depending on surge/peak pricing.
Fare
Ola
Bolt (Taxify)
Which is better?
Base fare
$2.27
$2.50
Ola
Booking fee
$0.50
$1.65 + $0.10/km
Ola
Minimum fare
$9
$9
Both
Charge per minute
$0.36
$0.40
Ola
Charge per kilometre
$1.32
$1.45
Ola
Cancellation fee
$0 if cancelled less than 5 minutes after driver accepts ride
$0 if cancelled less than 5 minutes after driver accepts ride
Both
The verdict?
Ola has undercut Bolt (Taxify) in more ways than one with its fees making it the ultimate winner. Note that these prices don't include surcharge levies and tolls.
What are the deals like?
Ola and Bolt (Taxify) offer discounts on your first ride and promo codes for referring friends. Various limited-time offers are also available depending on your location and ride type.
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Stephanie Yip is the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for Travel Weekly, Escape, Showpo, The Nibbler and Hostelworld. She was also the editor of kids magazine DMAG. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney and has visited 55 countries (and counting).
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