Lady shares the terrifying experience she had with a Bolt driver who demanded extra pay after arriving to pick her up, leaving her in shock and fear.
According to the lady identified as Esther Umoh, she had ordered the Bolt ride from the popular cab-hailing app, expecting a smooth and safe journey.
However, upon the driver’s arrival at her location, he unexpectedly demanded additional money, citing the rising cost of fuel as a reason for the extra charge.
Esther explained that she stood her ground and refused to comply with his demand, as the app had already calculated the ride fare beforehand. She believed it was unfair to be asked for extra payment outside the agreed-upon charge.
To her horror, instead of leaving or canceling the ride amicably, the driver proceeded to his vehicle’s trunk and shockingly pulled out a cutlass.
Scared and confused, she confronted him, asking about the purpose of the weapon. His response was even more alarming as he calmly stated that it was for self-defense.
Esther, realizing the potential danger of the situation, immediately reached for her phone and placed a call to a police officer she knew, hoping to de-escalate the tense encounter.
Sensing trouble, the driver hastily got back into his car and sped off before the situation could escalate any further.
She later shared her terrifying ordeal on social media, warning others to remain cautious when using ride-hailing services and to always prioritize their safety.
Her words read …
“I ordered a Bolt. The driver arrived and demanded extra for fuel and pickup. I refused and canceled the ride. Suddenly, he grabbed a cutlass from his trunk. I asked, ‘What’s that for?’ He replied, ‘Self-defense.’ Against what? My refusal? I called a police friend; oga drove off. Sai”
The shocking revelation sparked a wave of reactions from netizens who expressed concern over the safety of passengers using ride-hailing services.
@Davidspredict commented: “Some of them are thieves especially if they see ladies. This is scary.”
@MaziAwkaetiti remarked: “Movie scene or real life? From cancellation to cutlass!!🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️”
@HansonSparkz asked: “Wait, cutlass ke? How 😓😫. Hope you’re good hun?”
Other users called for stricter regulations on ride-hailing services to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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