Dear NL,

Pls I need an advice. I have in mind of quitting my present job n use my savings(900k) for a transportation business probably geting a 14seater bus to ply within Lagos. I also want to drive this bus by myself.

Which way can I run ds biz dat it will not affect my person.(thinking about danfo drivers attitude).
Will it b more profitable for some 1 already earning 250k per month but doesn't time for himself n family.

Pls I need some advice from u guys. God bless.

Hmm it's a good business. It's just that all these agbero(s) make it uneasy for drivers

chuks04:
Dear NL,

Pls I need an advice. I have in mind of quitting my present job n use my savings(900k) for a transportation business probably geting a 14seater bus to ply within Lagos. I also want to drive this bus by myself.

Which way can I run ds biz dat it will not affect my person.(thinking about danfo drivers attitude).
Will it b more profitable for some 1 already earning 250k per month but doesn't time for himself n family.

Pls I need some advice from u guys. God bless.

Im planning the same bro, But agbero are the problem oo.but I advice u to go ahead.

Poster you are right on track. I am into tranaport business (cab service) so i understand the business.
You have made a wise decision to drive yourself.
What you need is to identify a good route. I can suggest some profitable routes within Lagos.
Also considef your location.

I have a nice concept that i can share with you.
With this you target working class people only as customers with your bus. You work out a convenient payment plan and good marketing strategies. It offers convenience for you and the customers. It is also slightly digferent from the traditional method and it is profitable.

Dont worry about agberos. You pay them their dues and get to make friends with the boss.
I will show you how.
Feel free to contacte lets share ideas. 08024130609

It is very profitable as u ll b driving it by urself. Nd u ll ve enough time for urself.

chuks04, if you drive the bus yourself in Lagos, you will never lose. It's very lucrative when you are the owner driver. I own a couple of buses in Lag. I received info that one of my drivers was boasting that he was making N10,000 for himself after given me the daily delivery of N6,000. It's a bigger bus (18 seater). This is because he was overworking the bus. This info got me so pissed off that i'm seriously considering driving that bus myself.
The beauty of driving the bus yourself is that you will decide when and how long you will work. Most owner drivers work only in the mornings and evenings. They take conservatively between 8 to 10k home daily.

Start small. Buy a fairly used bus, fix it very well and you are in biz. It's easy to deal with the Agberos if you are friendly. Make them your friend. I'm sure you can do that as an Igbo boy.

mrsage:
Poster you are right on track. I am into tranaport business (cab service) so i understand the business.
You have made a wise decision to drive yourself.
What you need is to identify a good route. I can suggest some profitable routes within Lagos.
Also considef your location.

I have a nice concept that i can share with you.
With this you target working class people only as customers with your bus. You work out a convenient payment plan and good marketing strategies. It offers convenience for you and the customers. It is also slightly digferent from the traditional method and it is profitable.

Dont worry about agberos. You pay them their dues and get to make friends with the boss.
I will show you how.
Feel free to contacte lets share ideas. 08024130609

Thanks Big brother for your advice. Sure I ll contact you soon.

idu1:
It is very profitable as u ll b driving it by urself. Nd u ll ve enough time for urself.

Thanks a million bro..

koning:
chuks04, if you drive the bus yourself in Lagos, you will never lose. It's very lucrative when you are the owner driver. I own a couple of buses in Lag. I received info that one of my drivers was boasting that he was making N10,000 for himself after given me the daily delivery of N6,000. It's a bigger bus (18 seater). This is because he was overworking the bus. This info got me so pissed off that i'm seriously considering driving that bus myself.
The beauty of driving the bus yourself is that you will decide when and how long you will work. Most owner drivers work only in the mornings and evenings. They take conservatively between 8 to 10k home daily.

Start small. Buy a fairly used bus, fix it very well and you are in biz. It's easy to deal with the Agberos if you are friendly. Make them your friend. I'm sure you can do that as an Igbo boy.

Thanks Mr k. God bless.

chuks04:
Dear NL,

Pls I need an advice. I have in mind of quitting my present job n use my savings(900k) for a transportation business probably geting a 14seater bus to ply within Lagos. I also want to drive this bus by myself.

Which way can I run ds biz dat it will not affect my person.(thinking about danfo drivers attitude).
Will it b more profitable for some 1 already earning 250k per month but doesn't time for himself n family.

Pls I need some advice from u guys. God bless.

More of your views guys pls!

chuks04:
Dear NL,

Pls I need an advice. I have in mind of quitting my present job n use my savings(900k) for a transportation business probably geting a 14seater bus to ply within Lagos. I also want to drive this bus by myself.

Which way can I run ds biz dat it will not affect my person.(thinking about danfo drivers attitude).
Will it b more profitable for some 1 already earning 250k per month but doesn't time for himself n family.

Pls I need some advice from u guys. God bless.

Please don't quit ur Job, think of how you will execute ur business too, plan it well before quitting.

More comments pls..

OP, go ahead! Since you will be driving the bus yourself. I can bet you'll buy another bus in 6months. It's a good business.

OCTAVO:
OP, go ahead! Since you will be driving the bus yourself. I can bet you'll buy another bus in 6months. It's a good business.

with full commitments. he will accomplish his goal.

Wow! Am really really grateful for all the advice from good ppl of NL. May God bless u all in aboundance. Amen.

chuks04:
Dear NL,

Pls I need an advice. I have in mind of quitting my present job n use my savings(900k) for a transportation business probably geting a 14seater bus to ply within Lagos. I also want to drive this bus by myself.

Which way can I run ds biz dat it will not affect my person.(thinking about danfo drivers attitude).
Will it b more profitable for some 1 already earning 250k per month but doesn't time for himself n family.

Pls I need some advice from u guys. God bless.

More comments will b highly appreciated.
Thanks.

chuks04:
Dear NL,

Pls I need an advice. I have in mind of quitting my present job n use my savings(900k) for a transportation business probably geting a 14seater bus to ply within Lagos. I also want to drive this bus by myself.

Which way can I run ds biz dat it will not affect my person.(thinking about danfo drivers attitude).
Will it b more profitable for some 1 already earning 250k per month but doesn't time for himself n family.

Pls I need some advice from u guys. God bless.

The transport business is good if you manage it yourself but Oga, as someone that grow up in the business and even own a bus. I will suggest you do your research well. You are already earning 250k a month. No be beans and there is no way you will earn that a month with your bus unless you will over work o.

Have you considered other risks associated with the job? No be small o, that is why it is predominantly managed by the not so educated individuals. Be sure this is what you want to do or look into what mrsage suggested.

Truth234:


The transport business is good if you manage it yourself but Oga, as someone that grow up in the business and even own a bus. I will suggest you do your research well. You are already earning 250k a month. No be beans and there is no way you will earn that a month with your bus unless you will over work o.

Have you consider other risks associated with the job? No be small o, that is why it is predominantly managed by the not so educated individuals. Be sure this is what you want to do or look into what mrsage suggested.

Wow am impressed @Truth 234. Thanks n God bless.

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Bros chuks I know this thread is a bit old just wanted to find out if u went ahead with d danfo and if your enjoying it. I myself want to buy one, but I won't drive it. I already own 2 keke marwa which I manage as hire purchase. The hire purchase would end soon so I'm thinking of buying a bus instead of buying another 2. I met an owner of a danfo who said the pay is better as long as d cash enters your account daily. Let me know pls. I just finished Nysc and no job. So man has to hustle. Thanx

BoyDimples:
Bros chuks I know this thread is a bit old just wanted to find out if u went ahead with d danfo and if your enjoying it. I myself want to buy one, but I won't drive it. I already own 2 keke marwa which I manage as hire purchase. The hire purchase would end soon so I'm thinking of buying a bus instead of buying another 2. I met an owner of a danfo who said the pay is better as long as d cash enters your account daily. Let me know pls. I just finished Nysc and no job. So man has to hustle. Thanx

Good post; hope the keke bizness payed you well? And how is the danfo bizness; I am interested in buying one in lagos but I am not driving it. I like like for it to be on higher purchase.