Exploring Bolt: Europe's Alternative to Uber in Latvia
By
Metalnem
Pulled from the oven just right. Trustworthy, fact-dense, deeply satisfying.
Summary
The article discusses the author's experience using Bolt, a European clone of Uber, in Latvia where Uber is not available. Despite the language barrier with the drivers, the app worked well for the author. The author expresses a negative opinion towards the app.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI used it twice to get to and from the city center, and it worked perfectly.
Neither of my drivers spoke English and I didn’t speak a word of Latvian, but that’s what technology’s
I don’t like this app.
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