blackylola:
I don't think is possible for a rider to end trip, he just used that to buttress his point

slamstanlee:
abi o... There is no way a rider can cancel a trip running. Probably the driver canceled in this case...

brogxy:

It always happen on taxify. They won't use the phone's GPS to fix their pickup location, yet they will shout when you don't know your way.

jayooh:


How do you cancel a trip that has been started

TheCar:


I don’t drive on any of the platform but I am a rider on both platforms.

So from a Rider perspective, please note the following:

1. Never try to impress a rider. You become too nervous which isn’t too good. Just be yourself. Be natural and be real. It is like you seeing a babe you like and want a relationship if you try to impress her, you become nervous and would eventually scare her away instead of attracting her to yourself. Be Yourself.

2. Be Courteous - As a service provider, be friendly and courteous. It is like you visiting a bank, the Security Man would greet you welcome, open the door for or guide you on how to open the door, you enter the bank and the teller welcomes you with a smile. You feel at home and welcome. Try and do that for your rider. A simple Good Morning/Afternoon or Evening and how was your day today. If you observed he or she is carrying something open your trunk and offer to help in any little way you can.

3. Be Open - If you’re not familiar with my destination do not make me believe you’re. Missing a turn or a roundabout automatically turns to a delay. If your rider is rushing for a meeting and you missed a turn, he or she wouldn’t be happy. Asking for help with direction or the best route to the destination from the rider doesn’t make you weak instead it opens a line of communication between you and your rider. Let him/her lead the conversation, if he/she is interested.

4. Do be Dubious - Some drivers think they are smart by being dubious. A driver start my trip yesterday before getting to me. I saw the car enter the building I was and he was going to make a u-turn then he start the trip and 5 minutes after the guy still didn’t show or call me, since it’s a cash trip, I cancelled, left him 1 star and a terrible review. I then requested another driver who end up collecting 5 star with awesome review.

5. Network & Connect with your colleagues, collect their mobile number, ask them personal questions relating to the business. Don’t be stingy with them. You can buy them a bottle of their favorite drink and see how open they will be with you about the business. If you check the thread you have answers to what they drink. A bottle or two is enough.

6. Don’t take it personal - As some experienced drivers stated on this thread, you would meet some terrible rider who would still rate you low no matter how well you do or treat them. Just learn the lesson and move on.

7. Your Driving - Not all riders love speed and nobody likes a slow driver. Do not speed if you’re not familiar with the route because Lagos have some terrible road networks with potholes. Be careful and attentive.

8. A/C - Please put on your a/c before you get to the rider. Also ask questions? Is the a/c too much or just okay.

Don’t be discouraged, be patient and consistent. The road to success isn’t usually a smooth ride. What you’re going through now is part of what form your experience on the job and in the business.

I know you will sure succeed.

Cheers

chillex8:


Slow down on the diet.

Phargbemmy:
Hi house,

I am off Uber for two days (insurance document not properly done)

Please beckon on me for offline jobs between now and Tuesday 29th. I am stationed at Igando and I driver a sexy Toyota Corolla 2006 model with reverse camera and installed DVD for your entertainments.

Call 08186715860 to book me.

Thanks

TheCar:


Codeine Diet or Protein Diet?

And please do enlighten me why a driver would start a trip before getting to his/her rider?

TheCar:


Codeine Diet or Protein Diet?

And please do enlighten me why a driver would start a trip before getting to his/her rider?

taxiappguy:


Let me enlighten you.
He is doing the Taxify promo where you do a set number of trips for a set amount.
He just used you to bolster his trip count.

TheCar:


Thanks Boss.

I appreciate the lesson but has he not shortchanged himself.

Am guessing the Taxify promo you’re talking about is the one they pay drivers certain amount after taking certain number of trips.

Hope my questions no dey too much. I don’t understand the driver side of the business too well, so I am a novice in that area.

chillex8:

1. Bad gang
2. Touch screen error.
3. In-experience

TheCar:


Bad Gang - I agree

Touch Screen Error & Inexperience - I disagree.

He called to confirm I am at the location, saw the car drove in, then he head out immediately after starting the trip.

So Na Bad Gang (I assumed)

omonla10:
truly it can be Inexperience or touch screen error.. It has happened to me more than twice.. When it's already on arrived. After 3 mins it brings a pop up "do u want to start d ride?" and ignorantly while trying to cancel d ride or slide d arrived button again, you start the ride.. I always get 1 star for this though..

taxiappguy:


I'm more than happy to answer sir.
He wouldn't do it if he were short changing himself.
And It's okay if you can't drive, or don't understand the business. Nobody here will judge you.
I don't drive myself but I try to be aware of what's going on in my surroundings.

Taxi App Guy

Tyche:
Burnt my fingers on HP even after what I read here. Lesson learnt at a great expense.

ifyeez:
Please who has paid Taxify thru transfer and how long did it take b4 they clear ur dept, mine is getting out of hand,
and I don't want to visit there office, been praying for card trips bub it seem not to be coming anytime soon

Emekayoung:

What mistakes? Pls explain so we can all learn.

Tyche:
Burnt my fingers on HP even after what I read here. Lesson learnt at a great expense.

Epphy:
People no dey sleep?! Guys dey road for 3am!!!

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Epphy:
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chillex8:

I will go home.

dru23:


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