A Nigerian lady has gone viral after a dramatic confrontation with a ride-hailing driver who instructed her and her friend to remain silent during their trip, sparking a heated exchange and mixed reactions online.
The incident was captured in a video shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @timi_of_lagos, who revealed how the situation unfolded inside the vehicle.
According to the footage, the driver abruptly told the women, “How will you be talking when I’m driving?”—a statement that immediately provoked a strong reaction from the lady in the backseat.
She and her friend were visibly stunned, with the lady questioning the driver's authority to limit their conversation during a paid ride. The argument escalated as both the driver and the women raised their voices, exchanging words as the vehicle remained in motion.
The clip has since gained significant attention, prompting widespread debate among social media users who shared diverse perspectives about whether the driver’s actions were justified or simply overbearing.
See some reactions from social media users below:
@dan_p_ofem: “Drivers might find loud conversations distracting, impacting their focus on the road.”
@paulokolobia: “Bro 😎 Some cab men can behave abnormal. Na so one tell me say: ‘You no sabi greet’? Omo I tell him to cancel the ride.”
@D33p_Down: “Some girls talk too much. She might have shaded the driver.”
@Mohammed_Gombi: “Dem for change am for the werey driver. Shey their voice dey turn am on?”
@archidelly38: “Why he doesn’t want any distractions.”
@B_Margiano: “I definitely wouldn’t pay him after that.”
WATCH VIDEO:
A lady booked a ride, and the driver told her not to talk while he was driving. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/IKl30gepAL
— Timi of Lagos (@timi_of_lagos) May 9, 2025