A man has sparked reactions online after he was spotted fixing a moving bus while passengers were still inside the vehicle in Lagos.
The unusual scene, captured in a video circulating on social media, showed the man sitting at the front of a yellow Volkswagen bus with its bonnet raised as the vehicle appeared to be in motion.
He was seen leaning over the front section of the bus while holding what appeared to be a tool or vehicle component, seemingly attempting to fix a fault without the bus being taken off the road.
Man attempts repairs while bus continues moving
In the footage, the man remained seated on the front part of the vehicle as it travelled along the road.
The unusual method of carrying out the repair has drawn attention because of the apparent risks involved, particularly with the vehicle still moving and other road users nearby.
The incident also highlights the improvised ways some motorists and transport operators deal with vehicle problems when they occur on busy Lagos roads.
Video sparks reactions online
The footage has generated discussion among social media users, with many focusing on the apparent danger involved in attempting to repair a moving vehicle.
Others were amused by the man’s determination to get the bus working without stopping completely.
The circumstances surrounding the vehicle fault, including whether the bus eventually stopped safely or continued its journey after the repair, were not immediately clear from the footage.
Watch the video below…
Shocking 😳 video of a Machanic repairing a Bus 🚌 in Lagos while it was still moving with passengers inside pic.twitter.com/Mop4Xrcofq
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) October 7, 2026
