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FAQs

How do I create an account?

Open the app and sign up with your phone number or email. Verify with the one-time code we send, then complete your profile.

How do I change my password?

Go to Account → Account & Security → Change Password. Enter your current password, then your new password twice.

How do I enable Face ID or fingerprint?

Open Account → Account & Security and turn on biometric unlock. You can then sign back in after logout without typing your password.

How do I update my phone number or email?

Open Account → Profile (Basic Info), edit the field, and save. You may need to verify the new contact with a code.

How do I manage devices signed into my account?

Open Account → Account & Security → Device Management to see this device and sign out other sessions.

How do I delete my account?

Open Account → Account & Security → Delete Account, then confirm with the verification code. You can cancel during the grace period by signing in again.

Is the app free to download?

Yes. Downloading and creating an account is free. You only pay for rides and other paid services you use.

Which languages are supported?

You can change language in Account settings when multiple languages are enabled for your city.

What payment methods can I use?

Depending on your city: wallet balance, mobile money (such as M-Pesa), and saved cards. Choose a method before confirming the trip.

How do I add or remove a card?

Open Wallet or Payment methods, add a card through the secure checkout flow, or remove a saved card from the same screen.

Why was I charged a cancellation fee?

Cancellation fees may apply when a driver has already been assigned or has waited at pickup. Fee rules are shown in the app when you cancel.

How do I get a receipt?

Open Trip history, select the completed trip, and view or download the receipt. Receipts may also be emailed when that option is enabled.

Payment failed or I was charged twice

If M-Pesa STK or card checkout failed, wait for the SMS before retrying. If money left your account but the wallet or trip did not update, open Help → My tickets with the payment reference.

Promo codes and discounts

Enter a promo on the vehicle or payment screen before you confirm. Codes have expiry, ride-type, and first-trip rules. If a valid code did not apply, pick the trip or open a payment ticket.

How do I book a ride?

Set pickup and drop-off, choose a vehicle type, review the fare estimate, then confirm. We match you with a nearby driver.

Can I schedule a ride for later?

Yes, where scheduled rides are enabled. Choose a future pickup time when booking, then track or manage it from your trips.

How do I add a stop or mid-stop?

When booking, add an extra stop if the option is shown. On some trips you can also update the route after the ride starts, subject to fare changes.

How do I cancel a trip?

Open the active trip and choose Cancel. Fees may apply after a driver is assigned or after waiting time starts.

How do mid-stop waiting fees work?

If the driver waits at a stop beyond the included wait time, a wait fee may apply. The trip screen shows the wait clock. Tap I am ready when you are back in the car.

What if my driver is delayed?

Track the driver on the live map. If they are very late, contact them from the trip screen or cancel and request again. Support can help via My Tickets.

How do I share my trip?

Open the active trip and use Share trip (when available) to send live status to a trusted contact.

How do I rate my driver?

After the trip ends, rate the ride and leave optional feedback. Ratings help keep the platform safe and reliable.

A ride that did not happen

If a driver was assigned but the trip never started, or you were charged for a ride you did not take, open Help, pick the trip, and choose A ride that did not happen. Include the time and pickup.

The driver took a poor route

Fares include time and distance. If the driver took a much longer route than expected, pick the trip and choose The driver took a poor route. We review GPS and can adjust the fare when warranted.

The price was higher than expected

Estimates can change with traffic, waiting, extra stops, or demand. Open the trip receipt for the breakdown. If the charge still looks wrong, pick the trip and choose The price was higher than expected.

Driver conduct

If a driver was unprofessional, refused a destination, or made you uncomfortable, pick the trip and choose Driver conduct. Safety issues should use I felt unsafe instead.

How do fare estimates work?

The estimate is based on distance, time, vehicle type, and current demand. Extra stops, wait time, and route changes can change the final fare. You see the estimate before you confirm.

How do I verify I am in the right car?

Check the vehicle plate, model, and driver photo on the trip screen before you board. Share the trip if you want a contact to follow along.

What should I do in an emergency during a trip?

Use local emergency services immediately if you are in danger. You can also report the trip afterward from Help → My Tickets.

How do I report a safety concern?

Open Help & Support → My Tickets, choose a safety-related category if available, and describe what happened. Include the trip ID when possible.

I felt unsafe

If you felt unsafe during a Blink trip, pick the trip and choose I felt unsafe. In an emergency call 999 or 112 first. We review safety reports as a priority.

How do I contact support?

Open Help & Support → My Tickets to submit a new ticket or follow up on an existing one.

How long does support take to reply?

Most tickets get a first reply within our service hours. Urgent safety issues are prioritized.

Where can I read Privacy Policy and Terms?

Open Help & Support and choose Privacy Policy or Terms & Conditions. They are loaded from our CMS pages.

The app is not working — what should I try first?

Check your internet connection, update the app, then force-close and reopen. If it continues, send a ticket with your phone model and a screenshot.

I left something in the car

Open the completed trip and tap I lost an item, or use Help → Lost items. You can message the driver for a limited time after the trip. Do not share extra personal details in the report.

How do I top up my wallet?

Open Wallet, choose Top up, enter an amount, and pay with an available method. The balance updates once payment succeeds.

Can I pay for rides with wallet balance?

Yes. Select Wallet as the payment method when booking if your balance covers the fare.

What if a top-up succeeded but my balance did not update?

Pull to refresh Wallet. If it still looks wrong, open Help → My Tickets with the payment reference so we can reconcile it.

Still need help?

Open a ticket as a guest, or sign in to attach a trip.

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