Wolt And Bolt Sign Agreement To Improve Malta’s Food Delivery Sector

Dimitris Karelos, Regional General Manager for Southeast Europe & Central Asia at Wolt stated:
“At Wolt, we are dedicated to building a fair, transparent platform economy that values and supports our courier partners. This MoU is a meaningful move toward improving industry norms and embodies our commitment to a sector rooted in trust, accountability, and better working conditions. We are proud to join forces with MDFOA and other platforms to set a new standard for cooperation and responsibility.”

Sam O’Byrne, General Manager of Bolt Food Malta, added:
“At Bolt Food, we’re committed to fair, transparent, and legally sound operations that contribute to a robust and enduring delivery ecosystem in Malta. This collaborative initiative highlights our shared efforts with platforms, MDFOA, and the Government to uplift standards for the benefit of couriers, operators, platforms, and customers alike.”
Iousef Meli, President of MDFOA, emphasised:
“The delivery sector plays a crucial role in Malta’s economy, and it’s time it reflects higher standards. As an association, we are fully committed to collaborating with all relevant parties — from government bodies and unions to operators and workers — to establish fair conditions and responsible business practices. Our work with the GWU on a collective agreement, and with the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, and Employment on regulatory updates, demonstrates our long-term vision for a more respected and sustainable sector.”
This partnership represents a unified effort to foster transparency, modernise policy frameworks, and ensure that Malta’s food delivery industry remains competitive, compliant, and future-ready.