Bolt has expanded its London e-bike scheme into the City of Westminster and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, joining its existing operations in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
The expansion of Bolt’s e-bike fleet comes ahead of tube and bus strikes planned throughout April, May and June, as Londoners once again face disrupted travel.
During September 2025’s industrial action, Bolt said it recorded a 685% spike in e-bike usage. With Bolt’s network now spanning three major boroughs, more Londoners will have a reliable alternative to hand.
Mandatory parking bays will be in place from the very first day of operations. Riders cannot end a journey outside a bay.
The Bolt app directs users to the nearest available parking spot in real time, and AI-powered photo verification confirms correct parking before a ride can be concluded. Users who park incorrectly are fined and see their in-app ‘rider rating’ reduced.
Across all three boroughs, Bolt proactively provides live operational data to its council partners, giving them real-time visibility of fleet size, bike locations, and demand patterns.
Bolt operates London’s only distance-based pricing model, allowing riders to choose to pay per mile, instead of per minute.
“London is one of the world’s great cycling cities, and e-bikes have encouraged more people than ever to cycle,” said Giulio del Balzo, Senior Public Policy Manager at Bolt.
“But they also need to work for everyone – riders, pedestrians, councils and local residents alike. We have seen what that looks like in Kensington & Chelsea, and are proud to bring the same approach to Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham.”
A big boost to public transport
Research commissioned by Bolt shows that e-bikes are estimated to free up approximately 577,500 spaces on buses, the Tube, and trains every week, with 55% of e-bike users saying they would otherwise have taken public transport.
The research also found:
- 34% of London users use e-bikes to commute to work
- 39% use them to connect with public transport, including travel to and from train stations (39% in London)
- 54% use e-bikes to stay connected with friends and family
The group noted that availability remains the primary barrier to wider adoption. 30% of those open to trying e-bikes say they are not yet available in their area.
Bolt’s expansion into Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham directly addresses that gap for residents across a large swathe of central and west London, it said.
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