‘Bolt For Bolt’ Nigerians Retaliate Against South Africans Fake Bolt Ride Orders
Nigerians and South Africans are reportedly at loggerheads over a string of fake ride orders on the popular transportation platform, Bolt.
Nigerians claim South Africans have been ordering Bolt rides in Nigeria from South Africa, only to cancel them once the driver arrives at the pick-up location,
They allegedly justify this by saying Nigeria’s currency is weak, and they can afford paying cancellation fees.
Some have even hinted at reporting fake crimes to police lines next.
In response, Nigerians have launched a counterattack, placing fake orders and requesting pay-on-delivery items to inconvenience South Africans.
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In a viral video trending online, a South African was heard complaining in agony over a phone, after the Nigerian ordered his ride but cancelled at the last minute only to call the driver to order again.
The man said: You contacted me before remember? And i answered, i was still chatting to you (sic), and you cancelled the order and i left. Then you still contact again…”
The escalating situation has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians vowing to outdo their South African counterparts in pettiness.
One user on X said, “South Africans think they’re petty, but they weren’t informed. Nigerians Arise! Bolt for Bolt.”
Another commented, “They don’t realize we have the numbers, time, and resources to be petty. If they mess with a few Lagos drivers, we’ll make all of South Africa feel it.”
Another person added, “I don’t think there’s any country on this continent that can outdo Naija in pettiness.”
mcmakopolo1 said: “South Africans started something they can not finish… but then again, Nigerians should take it easy manke those ones no leave social media carry tools enter street dey look for Nigerian…. their self esteem Dey shake😂”.
heyy_joygirl said: “Unfortunately majority of.the innocemt ones have to su.ffer for the errors of the foolish minority.😰 ”
–rashydah_ wrote: Don’t start a war with Nigerians, you will cry, because when we fight we do it to the last😂😂”
As of now, Bolt has not released a statement on the situation.
Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.
