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The latest development in online era is the bizarre “Bolt order war” that has broken out between South Africa and Nigeria. A mocking joke that quickly turned into a full-fledged cross-border rivalry has seen users from both nations create false Bolt ride requests that they then abruptly cancel. Many drivers have lost money and patience as a result of this prank war, which has also wasted valuable fuel and time.
The Impact on Drivers
Consider yourself a driver who is eager to pick up a passenger and then discovers it’s all a prank. For many Bolt drivers in South Africa and Nigeria, this has been the reality. The jokers have taken a straightforward ride-hailing app and made it into a battlefield, putting hardworking drivers through needless stress and financial loss.
A Solution: Passenger User Blocking
Ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, Bolt, Indrive, and Rida should include a passenger user blocking feature to address this problem. This will enable consumers who consistently provide bogus orders to be blocked by the app. This is how it might operate:
- Report and Review: Through the app, drivers can directly report dubious or abusive behavior.
- Automated Monitoring: The program makes use of AI to find fake order patterns.
- Temporary Suspension: Users who have been found to be repeat offenders are suspended indefinitely.
- Permanent Ban: The user will be permanently barred from the platform if this behavior persists.
In addition to safeguarding drivers, this solution would guarantee a more streamlined and dependable experience for actual passengers.
What are your thoughts on this? Has there ever been a fake ride request that you accepted? Post your ideas and opinions in the comments section below!
