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Yesbody:
60 uber cars would be required for pre campaign election in October in lagos and may be extended to ogun and oyo state 20k per day has been budgeted, all uber drivers would be feeded with free hotel

This is strictly for uber drivers, verification would be done, pls show interest

Tgiirl:
I need 07 corolla to driver. 15k weekly delivery.. I'll handle all repairs. Car must have comprehensive insurance

Experienced. Over 1k trips
4.78 rate
100% activities
Taxify only...
I don't do 25% sh!tty commissioned app
Serious car owner can call.

I have one month security deposit /assurance
Car can be drop for weekly check by owner.. No wahala... U can even put down the last millage.

Fair deal

bronks9174:
Every driver should inspect respective car and know if what they are agreeing to is feasible

Tgiirl:
I need 07 corolla to driver. 15k weekly delivery.. I'll handle all repairs. Car must have comprehensive insurance

bronks9174:
More cars coming on the platform and partners now want Assurance drivers don’t want to give.

TheCar:
Bros, how I contradict myself.

Driving the car during vehicle inspection and telling car owner you want to test drive the car for a whole day or week are different things.

Even if you wan buy car either pristine tokunbo or Naija used, after mechanic inspection, una go test drive the car before payment but not a whole day test driving.

Cooladex:
Lol. Brother I nva receive anything o

Cooladex:
Hello people. Pls has uber paid?

TheCar:


I can speak for myself and my car.

I can also advise drivers like I have been doing to do vehicle inspection and shouldn’t collect dead cars.

Would also advised Car Owner never to tolerate driver default. Zero Tolerance for Default.

During vehicle inspection, ask to drive the car.

Before vehicle inspection, asked questions from experts about the automobile.

After vehicle inspection, still asked questions before you sign any agreement or collect car key.

Drivers should learn about cars, Google is your friend. Is the car fuel efficient, likely fault associated with the vehicle e.g Honda with leg problem. You need to have basic knowledge and confirm that all things are good.

Also drivers shouldn’t drive cars collected dangerously and recklessly. Cars aren’t boat or ship, so don’t go swimming with car in Lekki just because it’s not your own. What goes around comes around.

We no dey w-a-n-k (Sorry for the spacing, Nairaland dey change my words to something else) you, we are just having fun because car dealers (Tokunbo or Naija Used) wouldn’t allow you test drive a car you want to buy for a day before you make payment, so why would you expect a car owner give you a car for test driving for a whole day. Whose account would the money made during test driving be deposited.

And do you mean TIWA SAVAGE or TIAMIYU SAVAGE in V/Island.

TheCar:
Please as a driver - partner, what’s important is to do vehicle inspection and make sure the car wouldn’t affect your performance before you collect it.

Whether Na Tokunbo (Accidented) or Nigeria Used (Non-Accidented).

Any observations you made during inspection make sure the car owner fixed it before you signed the Agreement and collect keys to the car.

Make a thorough check of the car.

Jack shouldn’t be missing, C-Caution must be available, A/C must be in a good working condition etc.

If anything about the car would affect your work or performance and you accept the car, you’re setting up yourself for failure.

GAZZUZZ:
once a car is not tokumbor it is dead?
Help us understand nah

taxiappguy:
It does o, I bet it improves his off lines requests too. Even if it is by small.

GAZZUZZ:
Does DVD help rating?

slamstanlee:
Yesterday i picked a rider from house of Assembly, my DVD player just went off and wouldn't come up again.
I just apologized and told him car would be dead silent till i drop him.
He said he didn't mind, he would watch YouTube. Na so i vex closed by 3pm.

So good i kept the factory fitted 6-loader at home.
Re-installed.
...Hit the roads 2morow

ephbe:
Please what time does uber credit partner

alstarmayo:
Inorder not to default on weekly rental, you need to make/keep your partner's money first, before you think of making anything for yourself.
A lot of drivers believe they can make partner's money by driving Friday to Sunday (which is true), he might be unlucky and the unforeseen will happen, that will be too late because he has spent Monday to Thursday money as he was making it

Carshopper:
if you know, u know ..dont believe what u read in newspapers

GAZZUZZ:
entire system resets, idle has to relearn, Car vibrates with A/C never remove your battery unless car has an issue.

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

TheCar:
Codeine Diet or Protein Diet?

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

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:
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

Oju4190:
That eye when Rinaldo take look salah for the dressing room I know that something is fishing

brogxy:
To all that gave suggestions, I appreciate you.
I have decided not to sleep out but come home no matter where I find myself.
Like yesterday, coming all the way from sangotedo down to ipaja. I will take it like that. But I was lucky today getting trips down to oshodi.
Thanks to you all

agborichard:
Bayo is not his monika, i gave him my 06 tokumbo camry on HP (N35k) weekly without any deposit. after 2 week he came up with stories of hw he can be paying 30k because of family issues, i told him to continue with 30k for 3mnths in other for him to to sort wat ever family issues he has and then go back to the agreed 35k after 3mnth. but wen it was time to strt 35k payment, he came with more family issues and i got tired and called for a meeting with him and my lawyer (meanwhile he carried forward 3weeks payment within that 3mnths he was paying 30k). after the meeting, we agreed 30k but he must make sure he doesnt not skip any week payment.

Before we left he told me he wanted to travel for 1week and he doesnt have somebody to secure the car with and as such he will like to park the car in my compound, and he explained to me that he will change the 2 damaged frnt tyre, spare tyre and the side mirror when he comes back because he was gng for an installation, only for him to call my lawyer after 2 days that the contract did go as plan and he wants to quite uber.

3 tyres are completely damaged, front shocks are gone, front and back bumper dented, passenger side mirror is damage, i am yet to ascertain other parts of the car because i traveled the following day he dropped the car. I have called my lawyer we are going to gt him arrested and also move against his guarantors because we agreed that his guarantor will be held responsible for any damaged caused by him that can not be taken care of by the insurance coy

Its painful because i knw he will still get a vehicle here on this platform..

slamstanlee:
lol.... Whenever u find ursef there around 9pm u will understand...

slamstanlee:
I don't normally stay out sha... But if it inevitable. On the island i run into a lounge or club. Open my eyes till like 3am. Back to car, set alarm 4.45am with my toy phone, pocket it and nap.
But like 2 occasions. It's on chevron drive....
Down down after ebeano supermarket on ur right.... Uber/taxify drivers park there and sleep. So quiet, dark and safe..

medd422:
Attitude is everything

Megadrop:
Really do not know why riders when you get to their pickup location they will be like give me some time I will be with you shortly, 3-10mins you don't see them and when they finally show up after several calls they will want you to do fast and furious on Lagos road!!!! Me am tired of hearing am in a hurry and more annoying- is this the fastest you can move. Damn it!!!