A Nigerian woman identified on X as Aunty Teda has voiced strong concerns over Uber's reported exit from Nigeria, warning that the departure will leave ordinary commuters with fewer options and potentially higher costs. In a post shared on the social media platform, she argued that losing Uber would strip riders of competitive pricing and accountability, making daily travel more difficult for many Nigerians.
Lady Warns of Bolt's Dominance and Rising Prices
Aunty Teda pointed directly at Bolt as the most likely platform to absorb Uber's user base, but she expressed serious doubts about the consequences. She described Bolt's current prices as "obscenely" high and accused the platform of allowing unruly behaviour from both drivers and riders to go unchecked. While acknowledging that Uber was not perfect, she noted that it at least maintained the appearance of customer service, something she fears Bolt will not replicate.
"Uber leaving Nigeria screws us all. Bolt is already obscenely priced and their drivers & riders are allowed to be super unruly. At least uber pretends to have customer service. Bolt price is gonna sky rocket and their riders and drivers will become even more incorrigible. Urgh!" she wrote.
Impact on Commuters in Lagos and Abuja
The concern centres on what happens when competition disappears. With Uber gone, Bolt would face significantly less pressure to keep fares competitive or enforce stricter standards among its drivers and passengers. For many Nigerians who rely on ride-hailing apps to navigate cities like Lagos and Abuja, the prospect of higher fares with deteriorating service is worrying, especially given the current economic climate.
Aunty Teda's post captured a sentiment familiar to many urban Nigerians: the frustration of losing one imperfect option and being left with another that may prove even harder to deal with. Her warning highlights a broader anxiety about market consolidation and its effects on everyday consumers.
Mixed Reactions From Nigerians Online
Nigerians had varied responses in the comments section. One user, Deep state, said: "When was the last time you ordered an Uber. I mean Uber, not Bolt, not InDrive. Nigerians found better options and moved on from Uber. Uber too decided to move from Nigeria. Its that simple."
Another commenter, RoseBellkein, noted: "Others will fill the void. No time and no economy has companies not exited before." Dekunle added: "Uber also had a feature, which allows you to order multiple rides at once. I hate bolt and deleted their app long time ago."
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a woman shared her sister's unfortunate experience with a driver who allegedly stole her package. When her sister reached out to Uber for assistance, they requested a police report to proceed with the investigation.
