In a shocking turn of events, a Bolt e-hailing driver in Johannesburg narrowly escaped with his life after being robbed by his passengers.

This marks the second such incident in just a few weeks, raising concerns about the safety of drivers in the city.

Manhunt Underway for Suspects

The robbery took place at the busy intersection of Crown Street and Main Street in Jeppestown.

Authorities have launched a manhunt to track down the suspects involved in the crime, though their identities remain unknown at this point.

Previous Robbery Incident in Cape Town

Just weeks earlier, a similar incident occurred in Cape Town, where an e-hailing driver was robbed by four armed men on Christmas Eve in the Athlone area.

A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) by Yusuf Abramjee showed the robbers entering the vehicle and demanding money.

One of the suspects has since been identified, but authorities are still working to apprehend the others.

E-Hailing Driver Safety Concerns

The rise in these types of incidents is causing increasing unease among e-hailing drivers and passengers alike.

Many are now questioning how safe they truly are when catching an Uber or similar service, especially given the frequent reports of violent robberies.

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