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My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Ekiti360(m): 2:15am On Jun 08, 2016
As much as I am a technology enthusiast, I am a total late adopter of Uber. My apathy stemmed from the huge backlash and unending negative publicity they seemed to attract virtually everywhere. And the repeated attack on girls in India allegedly by Uber drivers didn't help enamour the company to me in any way.

But you see, driving everyday in Lagos can be very tiring. Every once in a while, you just want to kick back and be driven through the various traffic bottlenecks. So I recently had a brainwave and decided to try Uber.

I'd had the app on my phone since forever, so I opened it up and ordered an UberX. As soon as I pressed the finish button, my phone rang.

It was my Uber driver calling to say he was on his way. I thought, really? It took him a while to arrive and I was starting to think I should have just gone out and hailed a cab on the road o, hian! My patience is a work in progress project, lol.

In less than 30 minutes, my Uber had arrived: very clean 2007 Toyota Camry, sharply dressed driver, airconditioner on point, yezzir!

As he drew out of my driveway, he politely asked me how my day was, what music I'd like to listen to or if I'd prefer news instead. And then the trump card; 'ma, there is wifi in the car if you would like to connect'... what!!! Yes please!

By the time I connected my phone to the guy's wifi, I'd become a total Uber convert. I can't wait to take my next ride.

Try it and thank me later!

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Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Nobody: 3:07am On Jun 08, 2016
I completely forgot it was available in Lagos. Omoh, my Lagos waka don set.
Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by phayvoursky(m): 7:20am On Jun 08, 2016
IN NO TIME RITUALISTS WILL ADOPT THIS METHOD COS PASSENGERS WILL ALWAYS COME TO THEM.
Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Lautechgossip(m): 8:10am On Jun 08, 2016
phayvoursky:
IN NO TIME RITUALISTS WILL ADOPT THIS METHOD COS PASSENGERS WILL ALWAYS COME TO THEM.

Lols. You have a Point.
But why did u think as a Ritualist at the first instance.
Are you one?

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Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by phayvoursky(m): 12:24pm On Jun 08, 2016
Lautechgossip:

Lols. You have a Point. But why did u think as a Ritualist at the first instance. Are you one?
THE BIBLE SAID WE SHOULDN'T BE IGNORANT OF THE DEVICES OF THE WICKED.
Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by dtruthshallcome: 7:36am On Aug 20, 2016
Please I need direct Lagos office contact of Uber Taxi service. if possible, direct phone number.
Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Nobody: 5:58pm On Aug 21, 2016
OP how much are Uber paying you for promoting them?

Uber business model is built on tricking their drivers into working for virtually nothing and by the time new drivers realise it is a bad deal, they would have invested too much money to immediately quit.

If you do take an Uber please tip you driver massively.

Uber's business model of impoverishing their drivers is flawed and eventually they would crash and burn; they are constantly struggling to get new drivers which is why they are planning to get driverless cars. However that option will be far costlier than getting unsuspecting drivers to drive their own cars almost for free.

Uber would not last another 3-4 years mark my word.
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Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Cihegie(m): 2:21pm On Feb 27, 2017
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Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by ak22(m): 10:16pm On Feb 27, 2017
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Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Abudu2000(m): 9:42am On Mar 10, 2017
GenBuhari:
OP how much are Uber paying you for promoting them?

Uber business model is built on tricking their drivers into working for virtually nothing and by the time new drivers realise it is a bad deal, they would have invested too much money to immediately quit.

If you do take an Uber please tip you driver massively.

Uber's business model of impoverishing their drivers is flawed and eventually they would crash and burn; they are constantly struggling to get new drivers which is why they are planning to get driverless cars. However that option will be far costlier than getting unsuspecting drivers to drive their own cars almost for free.

Uber would not last another 3-4 years mark my word.
lol, in your head I guess or perhaps u meant it won't last in Nigeria, but uber has been in first world countries for more than that, and its still gaining audience.....so my brother fix ur country and don't blame it on uber
Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Chydobe: 11:50am On Sep 09, 2019
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All you need to do is, tap a button on your smartphone, and you are able to hire a ride to pick and convey you at your destination.

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Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Winnerrrr(m): 2:32pm On Aug 22, 2021
GenBuhari:
OP how much are Uber paying you for promoting them?

Uber business model is built on tricking their drivers into working for virtually nothing and by the time new drivers realise it is a bad deal, they would have invested too much money to immediately quit.

If you do take an Uber please tip you driver massively.

Uber's business model of impoverishing their drivers is flawed and eventually they would crash and burn; they are constantly struggling to get new drivers which is why they are planning to get driverless cars. However that option will be far costlier than getting unsuspecting drivers to drive their own cars almost for free.

Uber would not last another 3-4 years mark my word.

Lol, unfortunately jokes on you, Uber still stands.
Re: My Uber Ride Experience In Lagos by Nobody: 5:16pm On Aug 27, 2021
I haven't paid any attention to the rideshare industry for years, but I am quite sure that the only reason they may still be in business is if they have have changed their business model of exploiting their drivers, or they are unnecessarily continuing to run a non-profitable business with massive losses
Winnerrrr:


Lol, unfortunately jokes on you, Uber still stands.

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