Ojol drivers, in particular, have expressed mixed feelings about the pranks. While some drivers have reported enjoying the lighthearted and playful nature of the pranks, others have expressed frustration and annoyance at being targeted.

However, the trend has since become much more extreme and controversial. The current generation of "prank ojol" videos often seeks to profit by manufacturing distress. According to a KASKUS report, the most common modus operandi involves placing massive food orders valued at hundreds of thousands to millions of rupiah, only to cancel the transaction just as the driver arrives at the destination.