A Nigerian lady has set social media abuzz after revealing how she allegedly scores free rides from Bolt drivers in Uyo, claiming her “strategy” doesn’t work the same way in Lagos.
In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), she compared her experiences between the two cities, leaving many Nigerians both shocked and amused.
According to her:
“Bolt guys in Uyo are so cheap. When I say cheap, they are very cheap. I ordered a Bolt in Uyo and spoke to the guy calmly, and he already fell for it. He told me not to worry about paying, that it was a free ride because I’m a beautiful girl.”
She recounted a starkly different scenario in Lagos, where the same approach earned her no sympathy:
“But in Lagos, I used the same tactics and the guy told me, ‘Madam, it’s either you pay me my money or we will have issues.’ I was shocked. Lagos guys are not playing with their money. Uyo Bolt guys are very cheap, I don’t pay cab guys in Uyo. Why would I pay when I have this voice?”
Her bold statements immediately sparked debates online. Some users poked fun at her, joking:
“So Uyo Bolt drivers are basically Santa Claus on wheels? 😂”
“Next thing you know, someone’s teaching a MasterClass on free rides in Uyo 😅.”
Others questioned the ethics of her approach, arguing that ride-hailing drivers, regardless of city, deserve fair compensation for their services.
The video has since gone viral, reigniting conversations about how city culture, economic realities, and customer behavior influence interactions between passengers and ride-hailing drivers across Nigeria.
Whether praised, criticized, or laughed at, one thing is clear — this lady has found a way to get Lagosians talking about Uyo in a very bold way.
Check the comments for the full gist of her cheeky ride-hailing adventures!
“ Toyota bolt guys are so cheap, I ordered a ride and all I did was use my sweet voice, immediately the driver told me not to pay because I am a very beautiful girl”
———- lady pic.twitter.com/qakjcif3Tx
— honest30bgfan (@honest30bgfan_) April 6, 2026
