Bolt Expands in Germany with New Toyota Yaris, Faces Labour Law Allegations

Bolt, the renowned ride-hailing and car-sharing service, is expanding its fleet and services in Germany. The company is introducing new Toyota Yaris models with advanced features, while also facing allegations of labour law violations.

Bolt is enhancing its offerings with additional vehicle categories in the coming months. This expansion comes as the company aims to provide efficient and sustainable mobility. To achieve this, Bolt is switching to hybrid vehicles, with Germany being the first market to see a significant increase in Toyota hybrids.

Toyota's dense workshop network ensures faster maintenance and repairs, boosting fleet utilization in Bolt's car-sharing services. The new Yaris models come with a winter package, heated seats and steering wheel, and wireless smartphone charging, which can also be used as a digital key. These features cater to the needs of modern users.

However, Bolt is currently facing allegations of labour law violations. Drivers have reported working for less than the minimum wage or being assigned orders without regard to existing regulations. Additionally, Bolt is accused of violating the return obligation for rental cars and wage dumping in several German cities. Despite these allegations, there is no specific information available about the drivers involved.

Bolt is pushing forward with its expansion plans, introducing new Toyota Yaris models with advanced features and increasing its hybrid fleet in Germany. However, the company must address the labour law allegations to ensure it operates in compliance with regulations and maintains its reputation in the market.