I will love to share my story with the house here.

Initially when uber started I really hated them.

I was a major critic and I even expressed my opinion here.

Basically I've been in the cab business before uber stormed the market. I started the business in 2013 so when Uber arrived I naturally saw them as competition. It's only natural.

Then gradually I noticed a decline in my turnover, my customers were basically running to uber and I was gradually losing my clients.

I noticed that uber prices were far CHEAPER than mine so of course my customers decided to switch. Uber also offered nice cars.

So after a long period of reflection I decided to make a move. I still render Bus Hire Service and I can manage it with little supervision.

I decided to join uber and I decided to join from the scratch to learn the Uber secrets.

I decided to keep my car in my garage and joined uber as a driver ( even though my car is qualified to be on the uber platform) I just wanted to learn.

Again I have a business policy if I want to learn something new I learn from the scratch. I never learn like a boss. I Start from the bottom.

So I dropped my 2008 Honda in my house and applied as a driver on the uber finder platform. I wrote the test and got activated. I met a partner who has a Toyota Corolla 2006 model. I applied as a driver and we struck a deal.

THE EXPERIENCE
My first day on the job and what I discovered.

I will be back.....

Spreads mat on the floor wit popcorn. Waiting for update

PLEASE WHAT DO I NEED TO BECOME A UBER DRIVER APART FROM MY DRIVERS LICENSE? I DONT HAVE MY CAR BUT I WANT TO DRIVE FOR SOMEONE

dombosco:
PLEASE WHAT DO I NEED TO BECOME A UBER DRIVER APART FROM MY DRIVERS LICENSE? I DONT HAVE MY CAR BUT I WANT TO DRIVE FOR SOMEONE

Go to Oshodi (Lastma compound) and get a LASDRI Card too. Cost about N3,500 if you settle. You will get it within 3-4 hrs. Also go with 2 passport photographs.

Then visit ubernigeria Website and choose a date for the test.

mrsage:


Go to Oshodi (Lastma compound) and get a LASDRI Card too. Cost about N3,500 if you settle. You will get it within 3-4 hrs. Also go with 2 passport photographs.

Then visit ubernigeria Website and choose a date for the test.

Lasdri is no longer a requirement. @ Dombosco all u need is your driving license. Then u go for uber's psychometric test and training. Chikena

Thanks

mrsage:


Go to Oshodi (Lastma compound) and get a LASDRI Card too. Cost about N3,500 if you settle. You will get it within 3-4 hrs. Also go with 2 passport photographs.

Then visit ubernigeria Website and choose a date for the test.

Thanks. But what I have is a temporary drivers license as my original isn't ready since I applied.

Adiahabasi:
Lasdri is no longer a requirement. @ Dombosco all u need is your driving license. Then u go for uber's psychometric test and training. Chikena

Please house how do I get my TIN? Tax identification number ?

dombosco:
Please house how do I get my TIN? Tax identification number ?

Visit the FIRS office closest to you.

if you are a driver, and have passed the Uber mandatory driver's test, kindly call: 07087638733

It's first come, first served...

Thanks

What if I haven't worked before how do I have TIN?

mrsage:


Visit the FIRS office closest to you.

MY UBER EXPERIENCE (contd)

First day at work I discovered the first secret about uber.

1. They offer cheap prices.
Picked up a customer from Ikeja to Marina in the morning (Plus Ikorodu road traffic) and she paid just around N2,400 or there about. Don't forget uber gets 25% commission

2. They have a lot of customers
The moment you drop off a client you may receive another request immediately. With this a driver is sure of multiple trips daily.

3. The customers absolutely love Uber
Why not? Uber is good news for the customers. A nice ride takes u around town at a cheap price.
This is more of a blessing to uber as it helps to boost market acceptance.

4. Uber is convenient and user friendly for the customer.
You simply grab your phone and in a few minutes a driver is waiting at your door step. So sweet.

5. They give discounts and free rides.
Regular cab operators like us really do not offer discounts and stuff. And of course everyone loves a free gift isn't it.

With all the points listed above and from my interaction with uber customers I discovered that Uber has come to stay and the regular cab guys (like myself) stand no chance of survival.

The only way out is to embrace change. Change our mentality first, then our business model.

In fact uber is more like an agent of change in the taxi industry in Nigeria and the customer is the ultimate winner.

The uber business model is interesting. It has its good sides but some flaws still exist.

Next I will give some words of advice to intending drivers and partners.

To be continued...

Uber Driver wanted.

babzyluv:
Please i need a driver who is already on the uber platform and resides within Isolo.
If interested please call 08032858697

Was your previous driver able to sort out his issues with Uber?

Got this message from an Uber Partner here in Lagos. Ready to give the car to a driver for weekly rental.

Good morning my Peugeot 407 is still available and I am looking for 45,000-50,000 per week please let me know if are interested , new paint, leather seat DVD screen and reverse camera, Siren and police lights also installed just waiting for the Spy plate number , please contact me.

If anyone is interested I can link you up.

If you are a driver and have passed the test and activated to drive, kindly contact me immediately.
Call 08182657375

Note: you must be resident within central mainland or Island.

Experience uber driver wanted. Call 08032201221 for more details

mrsage:
MY UBER EXPERIENCE (contd)

First day at work I discovered the first secret about uber.

1. They offer cheap prices.
Picked up a customer from Ikeja to Marina in the morning (Plus Ikorodu road traffic) and she paid just around N2,400 or there about. Don't forget uber gets 25% commission

2. They have a lot of customers
The moment you drop off a client you may receive another request immediately. With this a driver is sure of multiple trips daily.

3. The customers absolutely love Uber
Why not? Uber is good news for the customers. A nice ride takes u around town at a cheap price.
This is more of a blessing to uber as it helps to boost market acceptance.

4. Uber is convenient and user friendly for the customer.
You simply grab your phone and in a few minutes a driver is waiting at your door step. So sweet.

5. They give discounts and free rides.
Regular cab operators like us really do not offer discounts and stuff. And of course everyone loves a free gift isn't it.

With all the points listed above and from my interaction with uber customers I discovered that Uber has come to stay and the regular cab guys (like myself) stand no chance of survival.

The only way out is to embrace change. Change our mentality first, then our business model.

In fact uber is more like an agent of change in the taxi industry in Nigeria and the customer is the ultimate winner.

The uber business model is interesting. It has its good sides but some flaws still exist.

Next I will give some words of advice to intending drivers and partners.

To be continued...

Hello MrSage, from experience, what would you suggest? An agreed weekly payment by my driver or I pay him based on trips made and commissions? Vehicle is going through registration on uber platform should be ready to be on the road in few days. Please I would appreciate your honest input. Thanks

Mrsage and all pls what do u tink about using corolla 2006 for uber. Do u tink it will affect driver rating due to its common place. Tanks

Itstyme:


Hello MrSage, from experience, what would you suggest? An agreed weekly payment by my driver or I pay him based on trips made and commissions? Vehicle is going through registration on uber platform should be ready to be on the road in few days. Please I would appreciate your honest input. Thanks

An agreed weekly payment is good for you. It will put the driver under pressure to deliver.

But if your driver is new and inexperienced he will probably find it very difficult to deliver.

For a new driver on uber it May take some time to understand the game.

If your driver is new you can start with the commission model. Pay him between 20-25% commission.

With time move to weekly delivery.

protocol:
Mrsage and all pls what do u tink about using corolla 2006 for uber. Do u tink it will affect driver rating due to its common place. Tanks

From the business angle the car is perfect. Fuel efficient, strong and reliable.

However uber customers are kind of "spoilt". They all want to take a ride in fancy cars for a cheap price .

Go ahead and use the car for uber.

However make sure the car is VERY neat and sharp. Paint it if the color is not good enough.

Make it look good all the time.

Make sure the AC is always pumping ice like a cold room. Then get a good driver. If you do this no problem.

mrsage:


An agreed weekly payment is good for you. It will put the driver under pressure to deliver.

But if your driver is new and inexperienced he will probably find it very difficult to deliver.

For a new driver on uber it May take some time to understand the game.

If your driver is new you can start with the commission model. Pay him between 20-25% commission.

With time move to weekly delivery.

Thank you for your great input. I appreciate.

Hi Tokyobulls, do you still take in cars for rentals? How much weekly? I'm interested o.Can you accept a nissan tiida with less than 100k mileage? Pls whats your email addy.thanks

Tokyobulls,


Any age limit for driver/owners? Say someone in the mid fifties but with no health issues?

vpaymoney:
Pls why is my Uber ratings kp fluctuating? Am feeling very bad rt now ,afta all the efforts. I Even say "yesma" to people I know in all rams ; I pass them, still....

how can I join the uber Lagos branch and can you give a better understanding of what i need to do as a rookie in business,i also want to hire a driver as I have a 2009 corolla already set for business. what standard requirements to earn 100000# week

ccollins:
how can I join the uber Lagos branch and can you give a better understanding of what i need to do as a rookie in business,i also want to hire a driver as I have a 2009 corolla already set for business. what standard requirements to earn 100000# week

Brother, you are funny. See ya mouth like 100 thaasand!

Please invest some time into reading through earlier pages of this thread

and then visit http://www.ubernigeria.com to get started.

Please, i need a UBER driver for my newly approved Toyota Corolla 2006.
Any UBER driver that has interest can contact me on my mobile 08126597888 or
email: raji_adekunle@yahoo.com
Thank you.

Is anyone having trouble uploading docs for a new car?

Age limits only according to Labour Law. I have seen drivers in their fifties.

latestarter:
Tokyobulls,


Any age limit for driver/owners? Say someone in the mid fifties but with no health issues?

@tokyobulls..please i sent u an email....will be glad to see your response.

Please any experienced Uber driver in the house ? i am a new driver would love to find out a thing or two.