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Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by 12inchess: 2:10am On Feb 19, 2019 |
6.The Art of gathering change. There are sometimes you wouldn't have change. This is the reality of busing. This is when the art of gathering change. The bus conductor will normally say you must enter with your change but if u don't have here is time to become humble and become a bus conductor yourself. Once u enter the bus you will start collecting everyone's change and then after you have done that you will give the bus driver the 1k and say your change is say 450. The bus driver Wil often curse you but have no option than to collect the 1k from you and look for your 450 naira change. 7.Try to avoid ifesowapo. At times it's not only you that doesn't have change. Sometimes even the conductor will also not have change. This is where he plays the smart move of 'ifesowapo' What change as joined together only gala, lacasera or mtn 100 naira credit can put assunder. If the conductor doesn't have enough change he will keep assuring you not to worry that he will give u ur change. This is all lies!!! So when he gets to your bus stop especially when another person expecting change is also a lighting, he will drop you both at the bus stop, push the entire money into your hand and zoom off. This is 'ifesowapo' You are now tied or married to the other rider with change. If you're in a hurry and the change is small you may just free the change as breaking it can make you miss your appointment. Otherwise just by credit and load up your phone and collect change from the vendor. Or buy gala or lacasera. 6 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by arrestdarrester: 2:26am On Feb 19, 2019 |
OP I bet you're not a corper. How could you learn all these under a year? |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 5:50am On Feb 19, 2019 |
titiloyeblog: 1. HUSTLE The rule: Never place your wallet as a dude at the back of your trousers. Put it in your bag, if you hold no bag, place it in the front pocket. 2. GOOD SEAT WINDOW SEAT Near the driver is the best, better is near a window (at least one person in between) and worst is at the back. During my days plying Lagos roads, I deliberately don't enter if the position is at the back in the morning. I wait till I get somewhere near the window or at least the door. I need that fresh air coupled with avoiding the struggles when others are alighting. Sitting near the driver happens when one enters the vehicle from the bus-stop as others will quickly change seats along the way when the person in front changes. Also, if you reside near a military/force complex or ply same route as them (men of the force), be prepared to let go of any thought of staying in the front. Drivers nay conductors reserve the seat for such individuals as they help prevent extortion by agberos - thereby reducing time wasted when haggling with the miscreants. 3. MOVE WITH CHANGE Apt! Extremely important so as to avoid embarrassment and wait long for the change especially when the bus is filled. Even if your denomination is high (say 1000 or 500) and your fare is 150, add N50 to make the process easy (getting 900) instead of waiting or being merged with someone else (another tardy process) to get N850. 4. SWITCH UP When buses are scarce, bon whatever the conductor says regarding change, you need to get to your destination. For the bold, inasmuch as it is important, study the demeanor of the conductor. Some are considerate and understand the urgency. Also, be reasonable, you cannot give 1000 for a 100 destination and start demanding for change immediately. Even other passengers will raise eyebrows. Use your discretion. 5. BE ATTENTIVE The rule: Never use your phone or a device when you stay near the window even in transit. It's risky! If you have an urgent call, place the phone at the other side of the ear. 6. REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT It reminds of the day I took a bus from Sabo, Yaba to Ketu instead of Ikeja. Problem was: conductors calling (abi shouting) for Ikeja/Maryland use the term KJA and sometimes add Maryland (both buses ply Maryland) while another set of conductors shout Ketu/Ojota. Unfortunately, I was famished that day and instead of hearing KJA, I heard "KEJA" (shortening of Ketu and Ojota) only to find myself passing under the Maryland bridge abi flyover. There and then, I knew something was wrong. Quickly but smartly, I notified the conductor I was alighting. It is embarrassing (my opinion) to show weakness during trips along Lagos roads. Saying I was suppose to alight at Ikeja bus-stop is embarrassing as it was my responsibility to enter a bus heading there. Lastly, Lagos needs a functional railway system and not the charade happening these days. It is a tiring place to work and reside with such dysfunctional transport system. Lest I forget, mind your business unless a reckless driving by the driver. Other than that, never ever nose-poke into any discussion. Even if people are fighting inside to the point of death, mind your business; theirs, not yours or anyone. 6 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 5:58am On Feb 19, 2019 |
nonye6194: Akwa Ibom, right? I got sick the first two weeks after plying Lagos roads. The culture abi transport shock took a psychological toll on me. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by hahn(m): 6:01am On Feb 19, 2019 |
saajus:
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Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by sirusX(m): 6:03am On Feb 19, 2019 |
Gerrard59: Seriously....Lagos roads were constructed with a certain amount of people and cars in mind Currently, there is a need to review the routes and create alternatives....as the numbers has increased over the years The traffic makes it seem like everyone is going to the same place at the same time @OP... titiloyeblog You didn't add tips on how to avoid entering one chance |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by hahn(m): 6:03am On Feb 19, 2019 |
Gerrard59: Everyone in that state has psychological problems. I remember the first few times I had to to back to Lagos. All of a sudden I started getting angry ready to fight someone till I composed myself. Everyone is in a hurry to nowhere in that state 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by Baroba(m): 6:18am On Feb 19, 2019 |
hahn: You just said it, the OP just painted a picture of a failed transportation network.. Every thing hustle bustle, what of grandmas, kids, disabled who cannot run or hustle??.. What a disgrace. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by titiloyeblog: 6:25am On Feb 19, 2019 |
sirusX: Yeah. I should have added that... Will do that as soon as I can... But in the mean time, you can add the tips in my comment section as i develop on them at https://www.titiloyeblog.com/2019/02/danfo-lagos.html?m=1 |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by Yampotatocarrot(m): 6:36am On Feb 19, 2019 |
puyol005: Lol, so true. I once boarded a danfo that did fast and furious from Unilag to Iyana-Ipaja, we rounded the journey in about 45minutes or so. Was during late night hours shape |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by blingxx(m): 6:57am On Feb 19, 2019 |
anonymous96: Something similar happened to me... I paid #200 from isheri to lasu gate, collect #100 change twice |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by hahn(m): 7:14am On Feb 19, 2019 |
Baroba: Perfect depiction of suffering and smiling |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by dapiahno(m): 7:17am On Feb 19, 2019 |
guente02:Mumu |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by OnyesomJ(m): 7:29am On Feb 19, 2019 |
Lagos Life no easy, shine your Eyes high your Spirit |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by iboboyswag(m): 7:39am On Feb 19, 2019 |
blingxx: I know you and I will report you |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by hekkyboi: 7:41am On Feb 19, 2019 |
saajus:lol... mehn me too off for this ur yahn kikikikiki |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by ELgordo(m): 7:42am On Feb 19, 2019 |
ovoko..... if you like enta 1 chance ....your on your own.... |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by BerryAnny(m): 8:00am On Feb 19, 2019 |
simple250:Bro,no be only you oh. If you no ask me for money I no go pay you. Eko lawa |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by BerryAnny(m): 8:04am On Feb 19, 2019 |
hahn:Everybody is mad for no reason in Lagos bro. You can't blame them tho. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by hahn(m): 8:07am On Feb 19, 2019 |
BerryAnny: They should just stop acting like you are missing out if you don't live there. I remember when I invited my friends for my son's naming ceremony. At first they were making fun of how far and local my place is but when they got to my place one of them said, "we are suffering in Lagos and you are here enjoying". Lagos offers an illusion that everyone will make it but there are many people in Lagos who won't and will probably make it in their own states but they have spent so much time achieving nothing that they can't go back 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by GREATESTPIANIST: 9:16am On Feb 19, 2019 |
Philomathhh:lol, hahahaha , ur comment made me laugh out soooo loud .... hahaha, I will try it one day, some people no dey mind their biz, but tell me, what was their reaction like?? lol |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by GREATESTPIANIST: 9:17am On Feb 19, 2019 |
BerryAnny:lol, una no serious o |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by 1miccza: 11:23am On Feb 19, 2019 |
OP on point 4 about your change is to avoid wahala , you must be a good mathematician, most of those conductors shouting ''wole pelu change e'' always have in their possession about 100 to 200 naira and sometimes more of 50 naira depending on the distance , so as soon as you step in collect from two, three or more people until your change will be available in his hands , give to him and he'll return your change without questions.. |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by Dollypizzle13(f): 11:52am On Feb 19, 2019 |
Philomathhh:Lmao Your moniker sounds familiar...were you once in a whatsapp maths group? |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by nonye6194: 12:41pm On Feb 19, 2019 |
Gerrard59: eyen eka !!! |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by validate: 4:46pm On Feb 19, 2019 |
I remember that year when I first come lag . chaii I cry for oshodi. |
Re: How To Survive The Bus Life In Lagos, Nigeria by engrchykae(m): 7:48pm On Feb 19, 2019 |
who cares about the slum that is known as lagos when you can have have peace of mind in calabar or enugu. i sleep till 7:30 and still make it on time to work before 8:10 who will try that in that slum called lagos? |
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