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A troubling trend has recently emerged involving Bolt drivers in Nigeria and South Africa, causing significant distress and frustration for those caught in the middle.
The prank, which has gained considerable attention on social media platforms like Twitter, involves individuals in both countries placing fake ride requests in the other country, leading to wasted time, fuel, and resources for the drivers involved.
The prank, which has gained considerable attention on social media platforms like Twitter, involves individuals in both countries placing fake ride requests in the other country, leading to wasted time, fuel, and resources for the drivers involved.
The Prank in South Africa
In South Africa, pranksters have been downloading the Bolt app and placing ride requests for locations in Nigeria, despite being physically located in South Africa.
The goal of these pranks is to entertain themselves by watching drivers in Nigeria travel to pick-up locations, only to find that no passenger is waiting.
This elaborate joke not only wastes drivers’ resources but also disrupts their schedules and can lead to financial losses due to the cost of fuel and vehicle wear and tear.
The goal of these pranks is to entertain themselves by watching drivers in Nigeria travel to pick-up locations, only to find that no passenger is waiting.
This elaborate joke not only wastes drivers’ resources but also disrupts their schedules and can lead to financial losses due to the cost of fuel and vehicle wear and tear.
How it started below:
Incase you’re wondering why Nigerians are ordering South African bolt drivers from Nigeria. This is where it all started
— 𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐎 📍⚡️🌎 (@Kingadeybayo) August 22, 2024
Check thread for more…
pic.twitter.com/E432C3NIbS
Nigerian Retaliation
In response to the pranks originating from South Africa, some Nigerians have started ordering rides from South African drivers while they are in Nigeria.
This retaliation has led to a cycle of pranks, with drivers in both countries becoming unintended victims, traveling to pick-up points only to realize they’ve been tricked.
This retaliation has led to a cycle of pranks, with drivers in both countries becoming unintended victims, traveling to pick-up points only to realize they’ve been tricked.
Social Media Impact
The situation has generated significant buzz on Twitter and other social media platforms, where users from both Nigeria and South Africa have expressed their outrage and frustration.
Many have shared stories of how they or others were affected by the pranks, highlighting the negative consequences for the drivers, who are the innocent victims in this scenario.
Many have shared stories of how they or others were affected by the pranks, highlighting the negative consequences for the drivers, who are the innocent victims in this scenario.
Driver Impact
The pranks have had several tangible effects on the drivers:
- Financial Losses: Drivers are incurring costs for fuel and vehicle maintenance without compensation for their time and effort.
- Time Wasted: Drivers waste considerable time traveling to non-existent pick-up locations, impacting their ability to complete legitimate rides and earn a fair income.
- Emotional Stress: The repetitive nature of the pranks has caused stress and frustration among drivers, who feel unfairly targeted and exploited.
Call for Resolution
The escalating situation has prompted calls for intervention from various stakeholders, including Bolt, to address and resolve the issue. There are demands for the implementation of better safeguards within the app to prevent such pranks and protect drivers from unnecessary harm.
Additionally, there is growing advocacy for social media platforms to take action against those who participate in or promote these harmful pranks.
Additionally, there is growing advocacy for social media platforms to take action against those who participate in or promote these harmful pranks.
This ongoing clash highlights the urgent need for more robust systems and regulations to protect gig economy workers from malicious activities, ensuring they can work in a safe and supportive environment.
Watch the video below:
Until south Africans beg us 😂😂😂
— XTrends (@X_DailyTrends) August 22, 2024
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See more:
This Nigerian ordered for bolt in South Africa from Nigeria.
— BASITO (@itzbasito) August 22, 2024
The South African rider wanted to cry 😭
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Source: X | timztell
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