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Before the rise of Molue and Danfo, Nigerians relied on wooden lorries known as bolekaja from the 60s to the early 80s for transportation. The bolekaja is a Yoruba term for a popular means of transportation in Lagos. It means “Come down and let us fight,” and it came from the frequent altercations between passengers and the conductor. It was a light truck or lorry converted for passenger use and a practical way for people to get around since it is not restricted to certain bus stops and stops wherever there are passengers. It made it easier for office workers to go to the office or home during…

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