₦airaland Forum

Jeoman:
when I hear say Lagos drivers dey net 200k daily
And service engine with Mobil 1

But I no understand Indrive today o
Bolt actually dey para today

feran15:
definitely.

just pick rides smartly and don't go to remote places

feran15:
you're more likely to find rides on bolt but the naira per km is like 280

uber the rides are not plenty but fare is like 400 per km. I only pick it when the pickup distance is near me

Indrive? the rides disappear in the blink of an eye and especially if you're negotiating on the app. I think people are just accepting any rides and then negotiating after

some people tip extra without me asking sha

Sundays and Saturdays are the best days since there are a lot of requests.

I don't drive past 8pm so idk how that goes too

Carazon:
Emilokan is more sincere than those promising heaven on Earth and ends up doing nothing.

Emilokan didn't promise you anything, he simply told you that he wants to be there because it is his turn.

Mariangeles:
While he's at it, he should grant the late Osinachi's husband presidential pardon too, since it is now nothing for people to unalive their spouses.

YeyeGbami:
Try and show before December, so you can quickly train within November and by December you will be cashing out. January na winter, everywhere go dry.

YeyeGbami:
No vex o! Your car na manual or Auto?

Djdamian:
If you can come sooner the better. January is usually not a good month for this business compared to "ember" months

Cheers

Vela01:
My Fellow Ibadan man😂

I started this job this year too, I had not driven well in Lagos, except for few trip into Lagos. I lived in Akobo Area of Ibadan and relocated to OTA. So I believe I was like you when I started.

There were lots of challenges. The first few weeks were my learning time. Yes, you will always work with the Map, but it is not always accurate, but most times, it's 80% good.

You have the right information by only wanting to stay majorly on the highland, for a beginner, it's the best advise you can get out there.

The only thing/person that will help you is YOU!

You have to be determined to succeed. It is important to start and test the Waters and then, there are many things you'll learn on the job.

Olayetan:
Map will help you but you can't fully rely on the map, you can always ask your riders for directions. Let them know you're new to lagos and they will direct you so you don't go and follow 1 way road unknowingly.

Work 8days or 7days weekly?
Well, it's very possible to net 20k daily, even more than that, but are you aware of house rent in badore, it's pretty expensive o.

Nnamdipapa:
No wife - Not an aceivemnent
No kids-Not an aceivemnent
No helper - You don't need a helper.
No inheritance - Your father's fault, and still, most of us get by without an inheritance.
No connection - You will go out and create for yourself
No friends - Same as above
No skill - This is on you to leaarn a skill. It won't fall from heaven. Use your time wisely
All I have is just HND ... This is good
I am a weakling, and i feel so defeated. You can start by reading good books to build your mental acuity and toughness.
My world is crumbling - No, it is not, you have to get yourself up and get to work on yourself, the world will not pity you, my friend.

Goodlyhrt:
pay keh person wey go borrow another one if you give am chance

Abeg where dem dey borrow money? 🙏 Aswear I go pay

hardiodun:
Ok, other things like? 🙏

Dabadwela:
Use the 6m and invest in other things

Kumuyiii:
If ure single, stick to self con, you don't NEED a mini flat...
Agent 1 0802 995 4654
Agent 2 0812 323 1196

Kumuyiii:
7m will get you to Romania or Russia no problem, do ur research. Surulere is ok but rent is expensive, not worth it... Go to badore

Kumuyiii:
Bro, use that money enter school for Romania... Apply urself. No waste ur money

Biodun1929:
Yes. You can make 40k weekly.

Sorry, I didn't see the weekly part, cos people area always bragging about making 40-50k daily on here that's why I assumed you meant 40k daily.

Biodun1929:
On whether 40k a day is guaranteed in Ibadan. That's a capital NO. It's not even fully guaranteed in Lagos, not to talk of Ibadan. Maybe 15k a day is guaranteed in IB, someone else can speak on this, but honest opinion, the business doesn't pay much in IB. That's why I stopped and came back to lagos.

Biodun1929:
I'm sure someone will answer with even more details than me, but I got drawn to your post cos I lived in Ibadan for 8 years and I relocated back to lagos in February. I also did Bolt driving for a month in IB before coming back to lagos.

emmancecute:
for someone that lived in ibadan for several years and started the business in 2018, here are my candid advise to you.
Considering cost of maintenance and fueling now, I'd advise you go for a cheaper car. You can look toward a toks standard Corolla if that's what you want for 4 -5m max but I will never touch that car even with a long pole as I have discovered better alternatives. Doing this, you'll have extra money to cater for other business ideas that might come up later which might eventually be your exit plan.
Secondly on the accommodation, depending on your budget and needs which I don't know until you give clarifications on, I'll abstractly advise you tend towards alagbole, ajuwon and akute axis. Reason being this areas share very close proximity to civilisation. Places like Ikeja, ogba, Maryland are closeby, this places now have good road networks too and I believe the rent here won't dig a hole in ur pocket either. You'll surely make 20k net as soon as you're able to master the trade and that's where this thread comes in.

Nelochukwu:
Brotherly. Biodun has done justice to ur questions. I'll just add for u to get a cheaper car if u can as someone suggested like a Honda Civic etc so u can recover quicker.

Certainly u will atleast net 20k driving for 8hrs daily.

You can also consider Ikorodu as houses are cheaper there. You can work ur way to the mainland and island then close with a trip back to ikorodu daily.

Godsped

Biodun1929:
You're welcome.

On where to live in lagos... As I said, I was away for almost 10 years, and just got back earlier this year. Things have really changed, and I might not be the best person to answer this question. I live around a place called Ikotun (Governors road). I got a house in this area cos I'm into poultry farming and where I use for the business is close to the apartment I got. Also, because I grew up in the area and know it well.

My rent is 850k for a room and parlor self contain. The building was nearly renovated. But if you're looking for room and parlor self con in a new building in the area (Ikotun, Idimu, Gowon estate, Akowonjo, Igando area), it cost like 1 million a year...some places, 1.2. And then you add the other charges, the total package might be like 1.5 to 1.6 million. My total package was 1,250,000. This axis I mentioned is relatively peaceful. I drive mostly at night and enter my house after midnight most nights. Another peaceful area I know is surulere (Masha, Akerele, Ogunlana drive, Adeniran Ogunsanya axis), but the rent is surely way more expensive than the area I know.

Biodun1929:
I'm sure someone will answer with even more details than me, but I got drawn to your post cos I lived in Ibadan for 8 years and I relocated back to lagos in February. I also did Bolt driving for a month in IB before coming back to lagos.

On your first question about not knowing Lagos roads, I won't lie to you, it will be difficult at first, cos there are a lot of law enforcement on lagos roads unlike Ibadan roads. You might not know a road is one-way and pass it. But if you know how to use Google Map while driving, then it will surely make things easier for you. I'd advise you to practise with Google maps for like 2 weeks before starting full.time driving. This would save you a lot of time you might waste trying to locate places in lagos without knowledge of lagos roads or knowing how to use GPS.

On your second question, working 8-4 is 8 hours. Since you're planning on buying a tokunbo corolla, you will sure make 20k a day if you drive 8 hours in lagos. I don't know about 50k like a lot say on here, but 20k is more than 100% guaranteed as long as you have a good car.

The first few weeks might seem tasking since you're not familiar with lagos roads, but trust me, it gets better with time. Practice makes perfect. You wont regret it.

Gentlelife50:
G63 , GX460 or even range rover Vella are all okay, as for ibadan I think it's more lucrative than Lagos and Abuja.

Paulscholari:
I believe they did their research, having that character is necessary and important if you know how this things really work.

Moreso to the @op
Oboz is just a young boss with money and dealings so he will behave recklessly just like how all these yahoo boys behave.

Efe is what I see that his off, maybe it's just the character description abi the original charisma of the guy no reach the MWM aura wey ẹ suppose display.

MWM - Men With Money.

PulaPower:
Morning bro..

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livinbygrace:
You are welcome bro and in case you want to move there,i can assist.