UK Tribunal Rules Bolt Drivers Are Employees, Entitled to £200m Compensation

The ruling grants 15,000 drivers worker status, aligning with a similar decision made for Uber drivers in 2021.

The employment tribunal determined that Bolt drivers are employees, not independent contractors, granting them rights to minimum wage and paid holidays.
Leigh Day, the legal firm representing the drivers, estimates compensation could exceed £200 million, affecting over 100,000 drivers using the Bolt app in the UK.
Bolt argues that the ruling applies to only 10% of its drivers, as most use multiple platforms to find work.
The decision follows a three-week tribunal hearing and mirrors a 2021 UK Supreme Court ruling for Uber drivers.
Bolt plans to review its options, including a potential appeal, while continuing to support drivers' choice to remain self-employed.