Eight types of Okada Passengers
In a business that deals with constant human communication, you tend to pick up on a few nuances. Some are exhilarating, some are just plain funny. This list is one of the latter. We have compiled a list of eight types of Okada Passengers.
If you have ever been on a motorcycle or as it’s popularly called in these parts, “Okada”, you either know one of these people or you’ve been one of them at some point.
- The Silent Ones
From the moment they get on the bike till they get off, they don’t say ‘pim’. Even when they don’t like the way you’re riding, they won’t say anything. Instead, they’ll just be praying silently in their minds.
2. The Talkatives/ Chatty Ones
Before you even start the ride, they’re already talking. These are the ones that will talk to the rider about the weather, business, family. It’s as if they don’t have friends of their own. Everytime, “cho-cho-cho”.
3. The No-nonsense guys
You don’t want to mess with this group. They’ll tell you the route they want to take. They don’t care if you’re the expert on road movement, you WILL do what they say.
4. The law-abiding guys
There is no way you can break rules with this set. You speed past the traffic light? They will stop you. One way? Don’t even think about it. These are the best guys. They help to keep bike-men in check.
5. The Scared Ones
Even if the rider is riding at 60km/hr, they hold on tightly as if their lives are linked to the rider’s shirt. It’s obvious they’re inexperienced at Okada riding.
6. The “Ehn” Guys
This particular group has just one reply to whatever the rider is asking.
“Rider: Oga, you dey go house?
Passenger: Ehn
Rider: Abi na your babe you dey go see? *insert smirk*
Passenger: Ehn”
Their major concern is getting to where they’re going to on time like, “Alaye, just get me to where I’m going”.
7. The “Bring am, I get Change” guys
“Keep the change” is a foreign concept to this sect. If the rider says he doesn’t have ‘change’, best believe they are going to PROVIDE that ‘change’. No one is leaving with their money.
8. The Ones that NEVER have change
As far as they are concerned, it is the Rider’s duty to have money in all possible denominations. These guys will give you 1000 naira note for a 50 naira trip and if you want to complain, they’ll look at you like…
There you have it. Our list of eight types of Okada Passengers. Are you on this list? What number(s) are you?
If you think we missed anyone, also let us know.
P.S: Wash your hands, use a face mask, and don’t forget to STAY SAFE.