Everybody WILL hear the letters BTC.

[rachael9385]

I live in a locality called MINAMA, in Rivers State, but a few days ago I traveled to a state called BAYELSA. When I reached Bayelsa, I saw a taxi that was writing BTC taxi and I was wondering, how? Why was BTC written on top of the taxi? I was beginning to think that the government of Bayelsa state had accepted BTC, but to my greatest surprise, it wasn't for Bitcoin, but an abbreviation of a sentence (But that doesn't mean anything).

The reason why I chose to bring this thread here was because I believe that the government don't want to do with anything called BTC (Bitcoin), but I was surprised to see the state government put the sign of BTCBTC in their state taxi, not just one but about 100 of the taxi he bought.

Although the government doesn't actually mean Bitcoin, as long as the letter BTC is theirs, it also means Bitcoin, and moreover, this BTC sign will also help spread the awareness of Bitcoin in that state, so every ear must hear the letters BTC. The old and the young will hear about it, so when Bitcoin will start pumping that everyone will be in a rush to join, nobody will say that he or she didn't hear about BTC.

[franky1]

let me guess

Bayelsa Taxi Cabs

[Edcrypto91]

I understand your enthusiasm for Bitcoin but since the abbreviation never meant anything related to Bitcoin in it's meaning then it won't have a positive impact on BTC . this is because if someone eventually asks a person in that locality what the abbreviation meant they would likely give you the intended meaning without making mention of Bitcoin.
It will also take more than putting BTC signs on cars to make people understand Bitcoin

[crwth]

If that's going to be the case, I think it's better to have the Bitcoin logo and not just "BTC" and it's definitely what franky1 wrote

It's a good thing if there's something that does that and makes it possible to pay in BTC, that would be more impactful compared to just having the words BTC only.

[Eternad]

You are just imagining things related to Bitcoin since you are involved on crypto that is not commonly see in public area.

I understand what you feel because I become amazed too the first time I saw “ETC” on the toll gate for express way here in our country. I thought it was ETC(Ethereum Classic) since people use to pay on the gates and Ethereum Classic is hype that time. My colleagues laugh at me and said it's an abbreviation for Electronic Toll Collection which I have no idea that time since it's my first time using a toll gate for travel.

[Mia Chloe]

I guess the Nigerian government just can't stop Bitcoin 😅
I hope one day they will see the future of the crypto space

[m2017]

When I read the post by the author of this topic, my first thought was: does this taxi accept payment in bitcoin? OP, you can consider that you managed to prank me.

There will be no benefit from people seeing the abbreviation BTC on these taxis, because local residents have no idea what bitcoin is and the effect of popularizing BTC will not work in this case.

[Fiatless]

Although the government doesn't actually mean Bitcoin, as long as the letter BTC is theirs, it also means Bitcoin, and moreover, this BTC sign will also help spread the awareness of Bitcoin in that state, so every ear must hear the letters BTC. The old and the young will hear about it, so when Bitcoin will start pumping that everyone will be in a rush to join, and nobody will say that he or she didn't hear about BTC.

I know that Bitcoin is not banned in Nigeria but banks are restricted from dealing in cryptocurrencies. The acronym BTC will only be understood by people who are aware of Bitcoin. Other citizens will not make any meaning from the acronym. I understand your stance but I doubt if an acronym on taxi will encourage people to start rushing to join the Bitcoin space because they do not know those words. It will only serve as a reminder to those who already have Bitcoin knowledge.

let me guess

Bayelsa Taxi Cabs

The meaning of the BTC signs on those taxes is Bayelsa State Transport Company (BTC) and they were bought to help the citizen cushion the effect of the removal of petroleum subsidy in Nigeria.

[Bananington]

The BTC acronym on the cabs, is clearly different from the decentralized crypto we know of. I may think the acronym given to the taxi service is a mockery or a covert deed knowingly done to campaign or raise awareness of the main BTC crypto currency.
Whichever way one would come to see this, it is because you, OP are a cryptocurrency investor, that's why you even noticed the similitude.

[Lorence.xD]

Well maybe people got curious about the taxi and search BTC in google then first thing would pop up would be Bitcoin so maybe I got your point on making this post xD. After reading this thread by the OP first thing that comes to my mind is the BTS thing where it has been used as Behind the Scenes but the kpop group BTS where it's fan attacked the video which is literally a brain dead. So let's not reach that kind of scenario and let people discover Bitcoin on their own. Maybe if it's a trademark they could file a case but btc is decentralized.

[Faisal2202]

Although the government doesn't actually mean Bitcoin, as long as the letter BTC is theirs, it also means Bitcoin, and moreover, this BTC sign will also help spread the awareness of Bitcoin in that state, so every ear must hear the letters BTC. The old and the young will hear about it, so when Bitcoin will start pumping that everyone will be in a rush to join, nobody will say that he or she didn't hear about BTC.

The symbol of BTC only will not make any difference because the intentions are not to mention Bitcoin or anything relevant to it instead as franky1 said it is there to be mentioned Bayelsa Taxi Cabs. But yeah to some extent it will create curiosity among travelers like it creates curiosity in you. But tell me, after seeing this view, did you get excited and think of buying more BTC?

Because one should not get into FOMO by just seeing something that he/she does not actually understand fully. (This is not specifically for you only). And how BTC will start to pump just because of this, can you tell me for how long they have written BTC on their taxis? Well, let's assume for 1 or 5 years then why we have not seen any news about it that explains the Bayelsa Taxi Cabs (BTC) helped BTC to gain that much value?

let me guess
Bayelsa Taxi Cabs

Well, that was a simple guess and I was googling it thanks for saving the time. I also was going to write in the post that OP you should mention what actually the meaning of it. hehe

[ZAINmalik75]

Well maybe people got curious about the taxi and search BTC in google then first thing would pop up would be Bitcoin so maybe I got your point on making this post xD. After reading this thread by the OP first thing that comes to my mind is the BTS thing where it has been used as Behind the Scenes but the kpop group BTS where it's fan attacked the video which is literally a brain dead. So let's not reach that kind of scenario and let people discover Bitcoin on their own. Maybe if it's a trademark they could file a case but btc is decentralized.

Let me correct you: BTC written on top of every taxi indicates Bayelsa Taxi Cabs. Franky1 already guessed the right abbreviation for it. But I began to think, what if he or any other person did not mention the right meaning? Then, just due to this post, there would be an extra 100 searches about BTC today. Which would increase its hype too, obviously. In the Google metrics.

One thing is true: at least everyone passing by that teriotry must have heard about BTC, whether they knew the back story of it or not, like you mentioned an example of BTS. Far back when I came to know about it, it indicated some band, but later I saw these words in many YT shorts and many movies. I became curious and started to search them out, and at the end I got to know that it meant behind the scenes. 

There are many words like these, but honestly, as the OP said, after reading them, one must get the idea of Bitcoin. Of course, only those will think of it who know about it.

[inthelongrun]

My first reaction after looking at the pictures was the Suzuki brand taxi which was my first time. Anyways, for BTC fanatics the taxi initials also looked like BTC as in bitcoin. But obviously, it is not really bitcoin related since it's colored red which is the opposite a bitcoin believer wanted. It should've been orange or green for the bull run and not red which represents a bearish season. But for someone who is curious, entering BTC in Google means bitcoin although I am not sure if it is the same in other places.

[SatoPrincess]

The sign will not help promote bitcoin in any way. People who live in that region know what “BTC”’ represents, it would have been a different case of there had been a bitcoin logo attached to it. But it clearly means  Bayelsa State Transport Company (BTC)

I wish you had posted this in the Nigerian local board. It makes more sense there as this would be more relatable to us. Another thing is you should be more private with your personal information next time, there is no need to dox yourself when making a post unless you don’t mind ofcourse.

let me guess

Bayelsa Taxi Cabs

Man, OP was hoping to give some kind of suspense there but you just had to do that to him, didn’t you? You were close though, it actually stands for  Bayelsa State Transport Company (BTC)

[bangjoe]

When I read the post by the author of this topic, my first thought was: does this taxi accept payment in bitcoin? OP, you can consider that you managed to prank me.

There will be no benefit from people seeing the abbreviation BTC on these taxis, because local residents have no idea what bitcoin is and the effect of popularizing BTC will not work in this case.

No, the taxi did not accept payments with Bitcoin.
Maybe more precisely this is like an unintentional ad, the spread of the word BTC in several vehicles will make people ask why the name is BTC, and if they are technology literate and this financial world will correlate with BTC whose acronym is bitcoin maybe that's what he wants to convey here, so Everyone will know Bitcoin. LOL

[BIT-BENDER]

It's Bitcoin but the abbreviation is BTC, yes the abbreviation is popular with Bitcoin but if it fits any other thing it can be used like the case you withness at Bayelsa state. Well the letter is not enough to spread the word in terms of Bitcoin, you are just coming to the state I guess so if you stay a while you may notice that people are very familiar with the letter BTC on the cab and what it means.

[The Cryptovator]

You shouldn't be surprised, because I can't see any BTC BTC signs there. Means nothing with Bitcoin. It would just be a short form of something in their native language, and so on. There would be a lot of BTC abbreviations in the world. Doesn't mean even they are familiar with Bitcoin. As Bitcoin enthusiasts, we may think positively, but in reality, nothing changes. So always be realistic when you see something like this in the future.

[Quidat]

Having those abbreviations wont really be that telling or pertain about Bitcoin itself.
Just like on what been pointed out on next post of some members which it is indeed accurate and real thing which means those are
just abbreviations which its better not to make things which you do assume that it is really that Bitcoin that what been showing.
Being optimistic about acceptance and recognition isnt that bad and this is why due to excitement and being hopeful then we do close up our mind
whenever we do have those kind of fixed emotions. 

Acronym for "BTC"?
We have 98 meanings
Ex.
BTC   Business to Consumer   
BTC   Business Travel Centre (UK)   
BTC   Botswana Telecommunications Corporation   
BTC   Bruce Trail Conservancy (Canada)   


https://www.acronymfinder.com/BTC.html

So there are lots actually.

[stompix]

Although the government doesn't actually mean Bitcoin, as long as the letter BTC is theirs, it also means Bitcoin, and moreover, this BTC sign will also help spread the awareness of Bitcoin in that state, so every ear must hear the letters BTC.

Now by that logic put all your money in Vechain!
Because I myself know like one hundred locations that have VET in their name and every single animal lover and owner has at least one passed by one of those, so comparing to 100 taxies in a location 99% of the world doesn't even know where it is on a map is nothing!
Also, don't forget to throw some money at Gym AI, I saw so many GYM signs that for sure it's going to reach one trillion per coin in the next bull run.

Too bad the TAXI coin is dead
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/taxi/
that would have been a killer.
The more of these hilarious copium topics I read the more I'm getting sure this bear market is starting to bite really deep.

Oh, btw, once Bitcoin is a bull run would that mean that the Thai baht with also skyrocket against the dollar?
Cause BTC ~ ฿

[SatoPrincess]

It's Bitcoin but the abbreviation is BTC, yes the abbreviation is popular with Bitcoin but if it fits any other thing it can be used like the case you withness at Bayelsa state. Well the letter is not enough to spread the word in terms of Bitcoin, you are just coming to the state I guess so if you stay a while you may notice that people are very familiar with the letter BTC on the cab and what it means.

It’s quite recent actually. The state government decided to make provisions for cheaper transport since the increase in petrol price. OP should have done his research or asked questions before getting excited. Not everything is about bitcoin. Although bitcoin is very popular among Nigerians, the government is still on the fence about bitcoin.

The new transport scheme, according to Governor Diri, will help cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidies and alleviate the sufferings of residents of the state.

Diri called upon the scheme’s operator, the Bayelsa State Transport Company (BTC), to consider the country’s current economic realities when determining fare rates for various routes during the scheme’s inauguration at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Onopa, Yenagoa.
https://guardian.ng/news/bayelsa-govt-unveils-106-vehicles-for-intra-city-transportation/amp/