A popular influencer has shared his experience of earning ₦40,500 in just 3 hours during his first 24 hours as a Bolt driver.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the influencer revealed his intention to try driving for Bolt for only 24 hours. He explained that he was curious about how much he could earn by becoming a Bolt driver for a short period and wanted to test the waters to see if it was a viable source of income.
He quickly detailed how, within just 3 hours, he made ₦40,500, explaining how it was possible. He noted that he completed four trips in that time and was surprised by the earnings. According to the influencer, the earnings came from completing the trips efficiently, factoring in the fares and possibly bonuses from his work. He also shared how his experience with the platform unfolded during this time frame and how much effort went into driving for Bolt during the short trial period.
He wrote: “As a Bolt driver, I did 4 trips in 3 hours and this is how much I made.” He went on to share screenshots of his earnings and a video that demonstrated how the process worked and how he tracked his earnings throughout the drive. The influencer was enthusiastic about the opportunity and appeared impressed by the potential income that could be earned within a short amount of time. He encouraged others to consider trying the platform for themselves as a way to make extra income.
To support his claim, he shared screenshots and a video showing how the process unfolded. This helped validate his claim and allowed his followers to see the breakdown of the earnings. The influencer wanted to show that the potential for earning with Bolt was not just a theoretical concept, but something he had experienced firsthand. He made sure to include the details of his trips, routes, and earnings, providing transparency for those interested in the process.
Following the post, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their opinions. While some were impressed by the influencer’s earnings, others raised concerns about the true profitability of driving for Bolt. Many users questioned the impact of fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, and other hidden expenses that may reduce the earnings drivers take home after all costs are considered.
See some reactions below:
@Ayo_Mastermind: “Technically, you’ve made just about 17k profit. Net income is 30k. Fuel takes another 13k.”
@franksdonald: “From your estimate how much do you think you may have used to complete all 4 trips.”
@enricodaveed: “Its not worth it, thats why the cars of most bolt drivers make funny noises and sound like a friggin diesel generator. You barely have enough for fuel and to pay your bills. When your car breaks down you start to cut corners.”
@alexxitonurreo: “I don’t know if they paid you for this promo but it’s impossible to make this much in 3 hours, not even during peak hours. If you achieve it by some sort of miracle, you’ll be left with nothing less than 10k, after removing fuel and commission cost. Bolt is no longer profitable.”
@WritesNero: “dont forget the fact that theres is a signup bonus as well. Also the cost of fuel for riding for 4 hours. The fuel should be within 15 to 20k ir even more depending on the vehicle type.”
@OladapoOla1991: “Yes it’s possible… How much fuel did your car consume should be the big question here.”
@AkinfosileSola: “Fuel 15k, commission 6k, maintenance of car set aside 10k, feeding 2k. total 33k. Profit take home 7k. E no make sense at all.”
@anizzy01: “You’ll shouting fuel cost, u no go buy Oil?? Total quartz is 20k , tire 🛞 can go bad and u patch.”
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[/p]congrats, and how was the experience.. I am sure you made good cash bro ?
— celestine sunday (@sunrich1111) January 29, 2025