Bolt Driver Opens Up On Monthly Earnings, Says He Makes 8k From His Work

• A former KNUST student leader left his 9-5 job as a sonographer to drive Bolt full-time and it has paid off big time
• In the video, the driver said he earned GH₵8k monthly from Bolt and also made GH₵35k from other businesses
• His journey highlighted how young Ghanaians redefine success through flexible careers and entrepreneurship

In Kumasi, a recent encounter with a Bolt driver has sparked conversations about career choices, financial independence, and the evolving mindset of young professionals in Ghana.

The driver, a trained sonographer, reportedly left behind a conventional 9-5 medical career, which earned him a little over GH₵3,000 a month, to pursue full-time ride-hailing and entrepreneurship.

The video that has since gone viral on social media showed the driver giving a breakdown of his monthly earnings. According to him, he currently earns around GH₵8,000 monthly from driving Bolt alone.

In addition to that, he operates multiple businesses that generate GH₵35,000 in monthly revenue. He has gained attention due to the level of success he has achieved outside the confines of his formal education.

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High-earning Bolt driver explains his background

Even though his name is unknown, his background was highlighted in the video. He previously served as the NASPA President for Kumasi (2017/2018) and was also a KNUST SRC Presidential Aspirant in 2014.

He is currently the President of KNUST's Graduate Students Association (2023/2024), demonstrating a strong track record of student leadership and community service. He is also the founder of two business ventures: ADCORP Enterprise and FEKA Farms.

These companies are reportedly contributing to the agricultural and enterprise development space in Ghana, further emphasising his commitment to building sustainable income streams.

The TikTok video has been included below:

Reactions to Bolt driver's claims are mixed

YEN.com.gh gathered some mixed reactions from Ghanaians under the post:

Bra Clement said:

"You go believe until you drive one yourself, all be lie."

Babyjoe said:

"Insightful! But impossible, I’m an online driver myself and trust me fuel takes nothing less than 40-45% of whatever sales i make, commission will take 28.5% and the remaining percentage is mine."

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Oboi Prince said:

"I'm inspired by the guy... I have a 2.0L engine car and have been planning to use it for bolt. But some drivers have discouraged me for some time now. I'm finally making the move today."

Oheneba Nyame said:

"I always tell ppl Uber, Bolt, and Yango are money-making machines. The job is not for everyone. I was making ghc8k every month."

His story underscores a growing trend among young Ghanaians who are increasingly choosing flexible and unconventional career paths to meet their financial and personal goals.

It also challenges the traditional perception that success is limited to white-collar jobs and reinforces the value of entrepreneurship in Ghana's economic landscape.

Ghanaian laments spending on Bolt and Yango

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian lady recently shared her upset at her ride-hailing spending in March.

Without even including the tips she gave drivers, Miss Enny said the total she had forked out had left her disheartened.

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Her post quickly drew attention on social media, with many users jumping in to offer practical advice on managing costs.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh