Bolt driver allegedly stabs two female passengers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2024
- E-hailing service Bolt finds itself in hot water again following an incident where one of its drivers allegedly stabbed two female passengers. One of the victims sustained injuries requiring stitches on her lower back. The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety.
Newzroom Afrika reporter Nasiphi Same has more.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
They all need dashcams installed too
The culprit is Zimbabwean hence the surname Chitungu
@@DumaM-ir7rkChitungu does not particularly sound Zimbabwean. Could be Malawian or even Central African (Burundi/Uganda/DRC) etc
@ peterzhonga you wanna lecture me on surnames. Kenneth Kaunda is Malawian of the Tonga tribe. Mugabe was not Mozambican but Malawi. Mugabe ancestors left Malawi as they were oppressed by the Chewa. Mugabe is of the Tonga and he and Munangagwa are hiding that they are Tonga. that’s why Munangagwa were he fled Zimbabwe went to Zambia among the Tonga who settled in that country long ago. His family was also exiled to Zimbabwe. By the way Shona is not tribe in case you think I don’t know. That’s why you are pointing the surname for me to all those countries. The name Kembo you find in Zimbabwe , Zambia, Malawi and DRC . In Malawi on the other side of Congo they have lot of Congolese who settled there many many years and they mixed with local tribes in Malawi. So don’t try and lecture me here because I am an African and I even know the origin of this Phiri who claim to be Zulu when they get to South Africa but they came to Malawi through something else
@ peterzhonga so as I was saying this guy is Zimbabwean and is of the Shona group. So don’t try and shift what I see here explaining history in your own way. Let’s bet R200 and if the court reveal his nationality you win and I loose
@@DumaM-ir7rk why run to think is Zimbabweans lyk there only Zimbabweans in this country
Why they don't select card payment in first place cos they knw they got no cash?
Exactly
Exactly
Sometimes it's not working...
Thank u
Going forward. They should only accept card payment in future to prevent incidents like this. Inconveniencing the driver.
Nonsense, you can tell that this is not the true story, the guy even went to the Police station for his money. let's hear the driver's side please Newsroom don't be biase
I m telling you this girls a tumuch problematic
such a heartless statement. they paid for the ride, the full amount. HE flat-out refused to take them to their destination.
@@99.9kaytranadafan8howmuch did they pay for the ride?
@@user-hj6sr2su8or150
@jacklenge531 "tumuch" 😂haay it's not make you South African wena😂
Why didnt the SAPS offer to take the lady home or escort the driver to Du Noon???
The police is guilty
I don’t think by that time the was a indication of the driver is going to danger the girls since it was him who took the girls to the police station
It’s SAPS
The driver said the police officer offered to take them and they refused, they wanted to arrive in the car they requested,not police van
Good question. I was asking myself the exact same question 😕
Poor guy was just doing his job. They requested without money. And the uber driver is the one who is wrong. I can't take women seriously anymore. The man took them to the police to show that he is a responsible citizen. Fuseg
He took them to a police station and the cops chose not to hold these women accountable. It didn't work because it is very likely they did not have the money to pay.
If they didn't have the money to pay now where did the 150 come from
@@Mo.pharah it's very plausible that she could be lying. It would not be the first time women didn't want to pay for trips. Two, it is highly unlikely that they could not have access to decent network coverage for their banking apps to be able to transfer funds. This is all bs.
Let's here the drivers story these ladies requested bolt without the cash money
Most of those ladies' request and don't want to pay.
How can they do this? 😮😢
But of course the media never reports those sides of the stories.
@@marabunya Such broad statement.
And if you don't pay you should get stabbed?
These drivers must be investigated. BOLT must be sued so that they thoroughly investigate their drivers.
Please also interview a bolt driver and get his side of the story
How is this about Bolt been NOT safe? Obviously they requested knowing too well they had no cash, delaying the poor guy and been cheeky about it. How sad.
I am a disabled lady I use bolt so many times and have experienced very excellent service.whatever time I request the services has been excellent.Some of the drivers also share of their experiences with ladies who don't want to pay and end up lying
They wanted free ride these ones why did they request bolt without cash how coincidence it is that capitac didn't work when they want to pay
@@peacekwenda8299 my gender is now the most dangerous species under the sun
They are lying
Liars liars
Bolt drivers should decline requests from drunk women at night
You womabbeatr
@@lovedlover2667 allow auto correct… download Grammarly cause you’re not coping on your own
....the police showed him how wrong he was, he then got angry & then trys to stab them cos hes wrong.....you are crazy boi.....if you think what he did was right.
@@infinite88588 hey model child, where was he wrong before arriving at the police station?
What he did is wrong… and those girls were wrong too by choosing cash payments instead of card when they don’t have cash. They request the driver to go to ATMs and don’t wanna pay extra the inconvenience they’ve caused. At first, the driver was reasonable enough to involve the police… but as always, SAPS were not helpful and he got angry
@@mthethelelimsiya2866 i understand,but he stabbed them tho.....u realise how crazy that is?....c'mon man....for real that's not okay.guy could have chose so many other ways...
The fact that he took them to police station first time shows that he was trying to be a responsible citizen
I have been using bolt for at least 5 years now and never experienced any problems. The story is not make sure .
Same is here!!!
Uber and Bolt, most of the drivers are driving on other legal drivers permits. It needs to be investigated
Yhooo 😮
100%
Legal then what’s the problem if its legal it’s ok . Or u met illegal?
@@suzgolamalahara8686Met illegal? Who is illegal? Unless you meant, meant?
Nje.
I do have the voice note of the driver telling us in the what's app group. These girls are lying they refuse to pay
What happened
Stop with your lies.
@@99.9kaytranadafan8hi. They refused to pay. Just like those 2 ladies months ago from Soweto to Sandton. They requested but did not have money
I knew it
I thought as much..
To avoid drama decline requests from woman at night, especially young drunk broke girls you will end in jail for nothing.....this is nit a true story 6 girls in a bolt
Exactly
When I saw this before they even interviewed these girls I knew it was about money. You'll hear alot of driver's telling you that women take advantage of the drivers pretending that they don't have money. Now they playing victim
Between 6 ladies no1 had cash.They ladies could have been violent.Doctor knows better.These drivers work hard for there money
My problem is this foreigners do as they like in South Africa. This me Chitingu we need to know he is here legally and Zimbabwean government must answer because this is not the first time
They were three not 6
@@DumaM-ir7rkvoetsek are you home affairs
@DumaM-ir7rk 😂😂😂😂😂
6 people was wrong in the first place but he clearly gave you guys the benefit of the doubt. R90 divided by 6 is R15 each by the way but lets continue
Why was it a cash trip if you guys didnt have cash? Why not card?
6 of you all use Capitec, all 6 Capitecs werent working, all 6 of you dont have a seperate bank account to pay this guy?
This guy was even ready to take you to the Police Station l
This is a nonsense story, you were better off not speaking.
I did say it’s an illegal immigrant especially Zimbabwean involved
Mina bengingeke ngibalayitshe shame 6 women in the car it’s a recipe for disaster nje and it doesn’t have anything to do with the driver’s surname let’s deal with the issue hlukane nokucwasa. It’s either they didn’t want to pay nje laba osisi
Even this weekend i cudnt buy electricity on my capitec app, same with a friend of mine. It really is true that many times the capitec app freezes for some time and gives a notification to 'try later'
Doesn't matter if they didn't want to pay does it give a reason to stab someone
Okay bolt has a part to play on ensuring safety, but driver behavior is unpredictable, customers behavior is also unpredictable, SA as a nation is facing disciplinary issues, they need to educate masses and stop being violent or fighting
I hear their story, but I'm wondering how was the weather on this day of the interview. One girl has short sleeve and the other has winter jacket on😂😂😂
😂😂
Ooooh Gosh 😂😂 you're worse 😂😂😂😂 m Dead
One thing we always see on social media is that female passengers Bolt without having the fare to pay for the service. They expect free rides from people who are at work. But of course, they will never give the nation the driver's side of the story.
99% of people say they lying, you never know the truth.....
This statement is 99% likely a lie.
They are lying.
If they say the girls are lying without evidence. This simply means you have sympathiser of a foreigner who hate South Africans because of their own twisted narratives
You can smell lies on this issue, Bolt women just wanna use these services for free. Especially laba abasuka besiyafeba.
@@Mrs-Fanathe problem we just jumpe into a conclusion because it's women. Women they abuse drivers on these services. Slay-Queens like these young girls don't behave at all
This is garbage. This is such a shady story. How can someone take you to the police station to get you to pay? And how is she standing so straight while having movement injuries
rubbish is you
Foreigner killing South African. I did say this guy is Zimbabwean and now the surname is that of Shona people. His surname is Chitungu
But she is standing there and telling the story. There is a lot behind this story if the driver can respond for himself. This has nothing to do with the surname of the driver really.
The fun part of it he goes to police station because they failed to pay and police refused to help him now here is the story
Noone cares about what you said because you are a foreigner also@@DumaM-ir7rk
@newsafrika please do not be bias may we please get the driver' side of the story.
The driver was angry this ladies were taking advantage.petrol is expensive plus Bolt needs commission,needs to pay for instalments all this for 90 rand .the driver is hustling to earn honest living.if dont have money to ride dont request on driver expensive of thier mercy to stop and start waitng for u tolooking for money to pay ride.drivers are human beings treat them with respect dont waste their time.i dont support violence but dont invite violence respect other people's work please
The take advantages this girls tumuch
Absolutely. You are 100% right. There is nothing that justifies violence, especially the stabbing.
Violence is never the answer. While it's frustrating for drivers to deal with situations where they feel taken advantage of, there are better ways to handle it. Reporting the incident and canceling the ride if necessary are the best options. Although it’s difficult in the spur of the moment to think clearly and make rational decisions. One of the girls could’ve lost her life over petrol and the inconvenience of R150 which would be so unnecessary and bad.
Ur talking out of ur arsehole . . . .
Agree with you this ladies look.like dint want to pay
They didn’t want to pay , maybe. People need to stop acting like they can’t afford to pay for a Bolt when they can’t
Huh?
How do you allow 6 person’s request in the first place? Because it’s obvious these girls didn’t wanna pay or didn’t have money…
Female passangers are soo rude,abusive some times violent towards us drivers.
This girl says she can't take herself to the loo whilst standing 🙄
😂
I think she meant actually struggling to empty her bowels.
😂😂
Not justifying anything but women , assault bolt drivers ,refuse to pay them insult them day in and day one and no one is saying anything especially the media .
No one is interested in holding women accountable at anything they do so what do u think will happen?
I agree with you, and these woman take advantage of these drivers
@@nomvulamathe3007
Mhmmmm if it's true I am so disappointed 😢
For real we have seen many incidents on social media where women refuse to pay after they reach their destination.
But wht r u expect from this fly by nights like bolt whn u use bolt or indrive u must know that u gamble with ur life some as drivers whn u drive this two apps company u can died in time government need to intervene in this apps for the sake of lifes of South Africans both drivers and riders enough is enough
I have been traveling with BOLT since its inception as TAXIFY. All the drivers have good manners, responsible and reliable. I always carry cash to pay my drivers.
Your story will never be the same as others. Others aren’t as lucky as me and you.
@@kh1liNah he has a point
These ladies are lying
@kh1li.
Thank you . Luck has nothing to do with my prosperity. I AM BLESSED by working and earning looking to God who provides richly for all of my needs. 😂 Those girls are not being honest they were out for a good time and tried to scam a free ride. They are at that stage of life being reckless having fun😂😂😂😂
@coolkruger.
You're right 😂
@@marlenecastle8511 exactly
Lies they did not have money these ones and bolt will never give out customers numbers
Some drunk ladies are trouble maybe they refuse to pay
Im not shocked that this happened with bolt. I left my phone in a bolt car and when i tried to call it back and he switched it off. Mind due, the driver was not that far. When i called bolt they said they cant do anything and I should go the police station. Till this day I didn't get my phone. All i can say is never bolt. Uber is better but bolt directly protects their thuggery drivers
One driver can work for Bolt and Uber at the same time. The real question, is how do these companies vet these drivers.
U ar recklessness.. U can't blame the driver it's ur faulty
This is entitlement that led to an unfortunate situation. Ladies requested uber for a cash ride yet had no cash and didn't include that information prior to being picked up. Time is money to e-hailing drivers and these ladies didn't respect that guy's business service model
that’s why she said they withdrew more money to pay the driver for the inconvenience. this victim blaming is old
Your Victim blaming. He had no business stabbing the girl , that’s disgusting
@@amina3687 don’t request a cash ride if you don’t have cash ladies, it’s that simple
@@giftnkele4962 luckily for me I always have money but that doesn’t justify stabbing someone period !!!
@@amina3687 Accountability starts by saying all this was a situation created by unfortunate decision making skills by all parties. I would never put myself under harms way no matter I am female or male. Knocking somebody with a car on the freeway does not make me immune for being charged with suspected culpable homicide or reckless driving but at the same time, why would an individual walk onto a freeway? Lets make people accountable for putting themselves in harms way especially when we have drivers that stab people
For those saying the driver stabbed them. Look at those stab wounds and you will see that's not a knife.
The driver shared his side of the story and they hurt themselves because they removed the door rubber seals when they started to get off the car to try and beat them up.
Some forensic members confirmed that those are not stab wounds
Currently the people found guilty is the Cop who failed to assist when both parties needed help and also those ladies are found guilty for providing false information claiming that the driver stabbed them
Tik Tok forensic 😑
Don't beleive everything you hear on the internet kids
Look how the story quickly faded as soon as the driver shared his side of the story
What a Biased view Newzroom... Come on!!!😢😢
And why are you not showing the injuries on live one of those ladies said she was stabbed closer to the kidneys and she barely can stand but from her facial expression she is fine she doesn't look like someone in pain, and why are you not talking about the gay guy who started fighting with the driver he was sitting on the front seat newsroom you are biased only to trend whilst tarnishing the drivers name, why are you only taking their side of the story and not the driver also labbish?
There is more to this story , why would he take them to a police station if they were not wrong or if he got his money.
Why would the driver accept the ride in the first place? this thing of blaming the victim is so old. and its people like you that allow things like these to happen. imagine if this was your sister, mother etc?
Exactly she does not look like someone that was stabbed the wound is still fresh and she doesn’t even look like she is in pain .
@@99.9kaytranadafan8i would tell my sister to have cash if they wanna use cash option.
They refused to pay and they provoke the driver
I also think so. They didn’t have cash but still chose to pay with cash. They should have chose to pay with card
@@mthethelelimsiya2866😳😳😳😳😳😳
Mxm capitec bank was not working. They didn't want to pay. Why didn't the police take them to their destination 😒??
The way I see this ladies were drunk and they didn't have money to pay for trip they started talking shit
@qhabuthokhumalo I don't buy the story of capitec not working. Why going to the bank and draw money, whereas they could select the card from bold app
The aggressiveness stems from numerous encounters with girls like these, they are unnecessarily defensive, six ladies failing to pay R90 that's bullshit
this not a true story We need to hear from the Drivers side, what's happened
We really need the truth
He Didnt have any right to stab them though
so you’re saying it’s fine to stab people now? so heartless.
Who said he stabbed them
Sometimes y’all Africans can be so ignorant and dense
The interview took almost 10minutes and she's standing strong. For someone that can't bath herself, can't go to the bathroom by herself and gets shaky its quite strange. The math is not mathing.
My thoughts exactly... Is not make sure... 😏
My exact thoughts, hayi bandla 🙄
She can speak clearly but she said she shakes when eating.
This incident involving a Bolt driver allegedly stabbing two female passengers is deeply concerning and underscores the paramount importance of passenger safety in the ride-hailing industry. While it's essential to thoroughly investigate the matter and hear all sides of the story, including the driver's perspective, safety should always remain the top priority for both passengers and drivers alike. It's crucial to address any lapses in safety protocols and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. Additionally, it's essential to combat any misguided assumptions or stereotypes regarding gender that may overshadow the need for accountability and safety for all parties involved.
They are liars they did not pay him
The prices for bolt are also questionable, the amount charged for a trip can change from R80 to R190 off peak. That must also be a highlighted area of concern.
Oh this is absolutely pathetic...
This girls didn’t want to pay not saying he was right but also pay drivers.
Always carry cash as women pay the driver n get out of the car go on with your business the taking advantage of bolt drivers, I've traveled with bolt n I always pay my rides so what's special about this woman who wants rides but doesn't have cash or pay by card
A neighbor called me at night last weekend, asking me to pay her taxify bill when she arrives, and it was around 3am as she was returning from the pub. When the driver heard the call conversation, he dropped her off at a nearby shop immediately, which I totally support the driver's decision, these drunkards, especially women, always take advantage of their gender. Unfortunately, the lady was robbed of her phone by night street robbers, which is a good lesson for her.
The reporter out here talkin like the driver came out of nowhere stabbin this girls
Bolt doesn't care about people but only money I also know the driver who was hijacked and shot but nothing has been done about that and the percentage of their commission is too much excluding any compensations in such incidents.
They were drunk and not want to pay shame
True?
Manufactured story
You can clearly see she is lieing for attention
6 of them and none had cash
Imagine! None had cash and none had working bank app.
No stabbing should be done regardless of what the problem is
What about the bold driver's safety something is not right with this story
We need to know the driver's side because going to the policy after they failed to pay means he is honest
These "ladies of the night" didn't want to pay😂 and I bet they were drunk tryong to fight the guy, not saying he should've stabbed but...
Even in groups, we are STILL not safe!
In this world noone is safe
Very alarming type of situation
As we dont support crime bt ours sisters are very rude and they take advantage to drivers n disrespetive.,bolt drivers die everyday
@@abrahima4135 Exactly. Unfortunately I know the mindset of the ladies in the area and its of getting everything for free. I dont justify drivers actions but im surprised not more incidents are reported on from both parties.
@@abrahima4135
No maan 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Am also bolt driver I leave must of my clients to go for free.
Passenger stop giving drivers problem pay via card or have your money at hand to avoid argument
Im sorry but there are a lot of honest and hard working men who's lives have been messed up because of the entitlement of women. The man is now arrested and it is CLEAR AS DAY that this girl is talking rubbish. God Bless that guy. Would love people with a platform to give him the chance to speak as well. I cant believe how brave this girl is to come on air and tell us this nonsense
They were drunk n out of control
Some drivers are shit holes. I have experienced a threat from a bolt driver just because the amount I was supposed to pay which was showing on my phone was different from the one that was on his app. I use uber now and it's perfect
I am so sorry that that had to happen to u ❤️
To protect themselves, Bolt drivers must stop accepting cash requests because 6 people’s bank accounts not working just sounds too far fetched. They didn’t want to pay.
this is ridiculous, why not use card payment. they probably tried to hit his car and they know they in trouble
What did they do?????
Something is not make sure about these girls story.
first of all...
1. have cash to pay or request on card which deduct immediately
2. why take you to police station if he wanted to stab you
3. Trip is 90 for 6 of you and you created lot of work for him to drive extra kilos then you want to cut R50 for not taking you to your destination, instead of saying sorry then at least pay him 200 once because you requested without cash or card then expect him to pass by Garage for you...
this might be that you girls never wanted to pay as usual
Does Bolt not deduct from your account before collecting passengers? We not safe out there.
You can also pay cash
6 young ladies plus 1 driver is overload😮
They are lying period, these ladies always wanna get away with them not paying the drivers nonsense... Am a lady and these drivers are very nice and if they don't wanna talk of cause they just keep quiet but make it a point you're inside the gate before they leave
6 passengers Yah
Imagine, against 1 and they couldn't over power him?
Justice for Uber drivers!!! These drivers go through a lot trying to make a living for themselves.
This is so sad
U have to go deep bcs when u to pick teen girl where going a lot how there treat drivers it is not easy no respect arrogance
Eyy inzima lento coz ezimedi azifuni ubhatala kanjani
Most of the drivers are not using their profiles 😢😢
i pray this app getd CANCELED FOR GOOD THEY NEED TO BLOCK THAT DRIVER FROM ALL PLATFORMS. poor girls
Blocked from the app but not arrested goes crazy . Bolt still can track him down , they gotta stop playing . Stabbing is animal behaviour
First thought that came to my mind is, "What did they do?"
Are we assuming dude just decided to stab them out of nowhere?
What happened that led to this incident Ask the bolt driver
There are 3 sides of a story
Had an Indriver guy steal my package. Went to Lansdowne Police Station. W.O.T.!Heard nothing from Indriver after sending them an email to say I laid a charge against the driver.
When these lites are drunk they're problem..
If the ladies did not want to pay...I think the driver supposed to go with them to the police station.and open the case no to attempt. murder...... and this looks like foreigner
Kkkkk he did go to police station but they refused to help him
Typical south Africans blaming foreign for everything that happens in your shitty country
women be careful these bolt and uber are dangerous...... go to the taxi guyz pls... Don't stay in the clubs kude kube late ...our country is cruel .....nani khanizilumkele ezizinto.
Why is the representative does not mention the safety of passengers as well as riders not talking about money before the trip starts
With ehailing, additional mileage is charged so if there was any additional trips over and above the initial trip of course, the passengers will pay more
My goodness!!
Never in all my years of using bolt have I encountered a bad experience..it's so strange that these girls had a bad experience... youngsters are RUDE and they refuse to pay and they attack the drovers especially when they a gang of girls or boys!!!!!
That's crazy how come they requested with cash yet they don't have,,, how many drivers have been killed and attacked but no any media come out. As drivers they go through a lot but no one stand with them
So he stabbed them nje?
Yhooo it's disturbing 😢😢😢😢😢😢
What's happening in our country? 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Bolt should make the passengers register their credit cards and make payment available to the drivers after the trip is complete.
These ladies didn’t want to pay, they refused to get off, he even took them to the police station. 😢 when will Accountability be questioned from the victims
Wat demons do we live amongst 😢