By Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun
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In a country where appearances hold a lot of weight and transport costs are in a never-ending hike to the top, young Nigerians are getting creative. Enter the art of the blended commute: taking communal public transport like buses halfway, then switching to a ride-hailing service like Bolt or Uber to reach your destination. This strategy combines financial prudence with a touch of soft life.
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A now-viral X post from user @m3troszn summed it up best: ‘taking public transport halfway to the location and ordering bolt to complete the trip, a concept 😊.’ The tweet clocked over 2 million views, not because the idea was radical, but because it hit close to home. Many Nigerian youths, especially in the middle-class, have either done it or considered it.
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Because let’s be honest: stepping out of a Danfo drenched in sweat and the discomforting odour of other passengers’ bodily fluids is far from desirable. Especially if you know you’ll run into that executive you’re trying to impress, a LinkedIn mutual, or that highfalutin Mummy UK.
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Instead, many opt for a hybrid model. Take the danfo from Berger to Obalende, then order a Bolt to Ikoyi. Hop on a bus from Kubwa to AYA, then Uber your way to that gallery opening in Asokoro. Nobody knows how you got there. All they see is you stepping out of a tinted Corolla, and that’s all that matters.
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X: Be honest, have you ever done the half-Danfo half-Uber commute before? We’re not judging at all. It allows you to save some coins while still arriving in style. Read our thoughts on this trend with the link.
Instagram/LinkedIn: A while ago, an X user inadvertently revealed the latest trend in Nigerians transport ecosystem: the blended commute. We know you’ve done it, or probably thought of it, so we’re not judging at all. Read our thoughts in our latest feature article.
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