₦airaland Forum

peeps4u:
With this, your riders need not be told no AC

northbird:
naija version.

Bigleaf1006:
Better oyel dey your head!! drivers will always want to force the hand of the partner to adjust. Goverment only gave a 2 weeks observation period and you all are already wanting rentals slashed by partners. Drivers making the rental fees isn't the problem but the percentage of driver earnings will be worst hit and that's their fears.

Many partners borrowed monies and are also paying instalments to banks, many borrowed from friends and family,many wiped out their savings with a projected timeline to recoup.

The market will definitely determine appropriate fees, I really think it's unnecessary for people to want to jump the gun.I would rather advise those planning to enter the market or getting additional cars or taking HP contracts to hold on but for those of us already in should see it out.

I am sorry I might sound a bit unpleasant,but we need to all see this as what it is, Business!! and not some kind of government grant!!

mrjaydee:
Good morning guys, I guess it's time we report to the Mods anyone that comes here to derail the thread again or we just ignore the person totally.

My Uber docs ( insurance expires in 3weeks, inspection has already expired) I dont even know if Uber inspection locations will be opened on monday. If you see anyone opened on the island pls mention me.

We are resuming on the 8th, so I have one week to test the waters again before my driver/partner comes to pick the car.

I think this week work will give a better understanding to know the right or reasonable weekly fare. Car owners should take note.

30k/25k weekly is impossible at this time let's not deceive ourselves.

deedee44:
Even week days won't be the same.
Many workers will be laid off while many will work from home
It has already begun
https://www.newsmakerslive.org/access-bank-laying-off-75-workforce-says-gmd-herbert-wigwe-branches-may-close-till-december/

izzou:
[color=royalblue]Hmmm
But patronage will be less na.

No more clubs, beaches, and funspots (Friday/Saturday/Sunday earnings might be poor)
No more religious gatherings(Sunday earnings might be poor)

Anyways, thanks [/color]

izzou:
[color=royalblue]So you no fit epp me with suggestion?

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izzou:
[color=royalblue] What's your suggestion on what rental fee should look like this coming weeks?

Someone's on my neck. Abeg

And the person just buy the Tokunboh before lockdown start

Epp me abeg [/color]

Eizenburg:
I believe there’s already an option to split your fare and carpool, most people would just rather split the fare within themselves than use the built in app feature.

Eizenburg:
It’s really a tough one, we would just have to wait and see how things unfold.

Took a quick survey of about 15 people that I know regularly use e-hailing as their daily commute. 9 of them says they’ll use their personal cars for now and ride share with colleagues, seeing as they already share the same work space. Out of that 9, 6 says they would go back to e-hailing if they cant handle the stress of driving in Lagos traffic. 2 are hoping on hitching rides with neighbors, and 4 says they’ll continue using e-hailing, as it is the safest option for them.

InfinityEstates:
Hmm... Pool ride share system? If I'm a rider, let's say my colleague and I plan on taking a ride, the only logical thing would be to book one ride and share the cost.Thats assuming Bolt/Uber decides to implement your ride sharing system which I think would definitely not work.

Car owners should also start looking into reducing rental fees at least pending when lockdown subsides and the economy picks up...

Ghost1994:
Dear e-hailing Driver. After LockDown what next?


Hi everyone, it’s good to write you again with raised optimism. I have a story to tell about the future of e-hailing (uber/ taxify and etc) business in Lagos. This is an advisory and you may choose to modify or ignore.

Please take a listen.

As the Federal Government in Nigeria is set to lift the statewide lockdown of Abuja, Ogun and Lagos on the 4th of May, it is yet to be known if e-hailing drivers (in Lagos) would get back to work.


However, as transportation is essential to movement from one point to another, we can anticipate that you would be allowed to operate.


One thing we are also certain about is the fact that the corona virus is here and we shall be living with it for a while.

Same also applies to the concept of social distancing which is being adopted.

As we await a more intricate description of the model of economic re-opening to be adopted by the Lagos State government, we can already project those businesses or livelihoods that will be toned down for a long time or completely redefined/lost as the new world order demands.

Yes, the unavoidable fact that nation’s across the globe are being compelled to remodel their lives for the foresable future while reserving a seat for the corona virus pandemic is undeniable.
And this will last until there is an acceptable vaccine worldwide.

So, back to the Crux of the matter,
As an e-hailing driver, this is not the time to be desperate or hasty.

We know the times are hard and we all need to heck a living for ourselves and families.


The e-hailing companies are going to through a lot of baits out at you, but do not forget that most of their staff would be working from home with little or no risk involved, minimal operational cost and no care or cover for you should an emergency arise. Or we await such announcements though.

My advice to all drivers goes thus:

1) BE INNOVATIVE: This is the time to be innovative. Spread your e-tantacles and think for yourself. There are many other things that can be done hands on to fetch you a living. Dig yourself into them and relax on e-hailing, it’s not likely to pay your bills for the next couple of months.

2) FORGET ABOUT RENTALS: If you rent a car to drive, I would candidly advice that you hold on for the next 3 to 4 weeks and watch the dynamics that would unravel.

Those who own vehicles can experiment and you would use their timeline and earnings to determine what is realistic to earn, pay, and save.

Night life is dead. Schools will remain closed. An estimated 50% of private businesses and employed persons will likely go temporarily or permanently jobless.
So what’s the rush.
A lot of partners would be pushing their cars on you right now, but you might be making a great mistake.

And if you must rent, cut you rental to no more than half what you paid before lockdown. I recommend 10k weekly for now.

3) HIRE PURCHASE: It is understandable that this is an intricate subject for those presently on higher purchase schemes.

But don’t be deceived by anyone, there has been a force majeure and the terms of your hire purchase payment can and should be redefined.
Get a good lawyer, get your driver associations or groups involved and make a good presentation.

I suggest you start by requesting to take the next month off, and use the analysis from that period to redetermine your realistic responsibilities to your principal.

I repeat again, don’t be deceived by anyone that the terms of your HP can’t be rescheduled under the present rearrangements we find ourselves.

4) PASSENGERS, RULES/RESTRICTIONS AND SAFE LIVING: Your personal health is your primary responsibility.

Stay SAFE!
God will protect us ALL

chillex8:
I dey Ajah like this baba.

chillex8:
Na roadblock dey cause the traffic. Witnessed it today.

hefelove:
Na why them put 19 for covid na Advance Ebola, made in China

Bigleaf1006:
Abeg where I fit come collect my own?

Gazzuzzlogistic:
We are glad to be part of this movement to defeat covid19

hefelove:
See ehn the most scariest thing about this covid-19 is the you don't even have to show that you have a symptoms before you can spread it to you u are healthy but covid dey inside body and u will be spreading it before the coughing and all will start

izzou:

Felicity0001:
Yes! But with all social distances contents strictly adhered to till a cure or a vaccine is found.

Companies and industries will even be glad to operate 24hrs with shift becoming more effective and more staff to be employed.

This Will also help to curtain the rate of unemployment in the society.

Mind you WHO said the virus will be with us for some time, so therefore, let the lockdown continue till a vaccine or a cure is found will people are only allowed to move only at night. Naturally this will reduce the number of people we will be having outside during this time movement is allowed because most people dont like night movement, nature calls, el at...

izzou:
[color=royalblue]I've not understood him yet. Still trying to get the point

Help me clarify if you can[/color]

izzou:
[color=royalblue]Wait....Let me understand what you just typed

The best way is for the government to restrict movement from 6am - 7pm, and allow movement from 7:01pm - 5:59am?

Is this what you meant?[/color]

Felicity0001:
To me the best way To relax this lockdown is restrict movement from 6am to 7pm them people can be free to move at night, this will gice rise to a 24hrs economic system Gov Fashola has always wanted to make happen. And after this whole pandemic is over you will see how major cities like Lagos, FCT, Oh and a few others become a centre of attraction to foreign investors.

With this idea Gov will do their best to make elextricity available, street light a must and security a major thing.

We need to start thinking outside the box and start appreciating the advantages and disadvantages that come along this pandemic.

dustmalik:
This country is full of idiots. I've been seeing the clamour for the government to call off the lockdown, without putting into consideration how people are going to move around from one place to another.

Some fools even went as far as protesting, burning tyres on the road. The lockdown has been the only reason why we haven't had exponential cases of COVID-19 so far. That's all going to change starting next week.

El-rufai is the only sensible governor that has put in place proper measures to curtail the spread by extending the lockdown by 30days, and on the long run, everyone will see how it will pay off.