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Phermoskie18:
Pls my senior boss on this biz,am using this medium to add more experience and more high que on uber and taxify,a car was given to a driver on Tuesday and the driver drive the car till Saturday and the car gasket get burnt who is to bear the repair

afroxyz:
My guy. Don't mind these haters. Keep up with your innovative and progressive mindset

Daveonoja:
tru that... Bruv no body wld loose money from a venture and share it to others... Thats the point

Daveonoja:
like i said earlier different strokes for different folks... Been driving for a for more than a year now but added free wifi A month ago and bro trust me its not an unnecessary father christmas....we are all in it to make money but we all dont make the same amount...so if i pay #19800 for unlimited data and am happy to share the experience and gains of adding it u shld know bruv that its definitly paying off... Just so u know i can cathegorically tell u i have gotten more than tripple the wifi subcription fee on free wifi concept.just to mention a few.... A rider from MMIA to VGC gave me $50 tips for the concept i was just shocked.... I can cathegorically tell you now that that same rider no longer uses Uber if am available its strickly offline....i have a good percentage of offline riders right now some tell me days ahead of thier intending trip so i make myself available for the trip.....so bruv your unnecessary father christmas talk is just an average Nigerian way of thinking... Think differently we are all for the money

vicolame:
Have you wondered why Nigerian military personnel have been using and still use Pj? It must deff be cos d car is strong and easy to maintain i guess. I once use 406 wagon manual for like 3yrs and it was a great experience, yes av tried hyundai, kia and corolla and camry since den but if i get the opportunity i will use Pj again and again cos it is tested and trusted for Nigerian road and market expecially.
#myopinion


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Great ideas usually come across to many as junk ideas. The best strategies are weird and I'm inspired by people who think outside the box.
I'll say don't be critical about the idea of Peugeot coz they most certainly have something up their sleeves.

yhemster:
I'm sure most of the wifi usage will be for phone updates and social media, . It's good to be distinct in competition. More blessing

yhemster:
I'm sure most of the wifi usage will be for phone updates and social media, . It's good to be distinct in competition. More blessing

GAZZUZZ:
with our bad roads, the noises will soon start

GAZZUZZ:
sonata, engine too large for uber business, engine too expensive if replacement required, a/c very unpredictable.

Elantra, stick to the 2.0liter engines, the 1.6 liter engines are expensive and very delicate, they do not lolorate any form of abuse.

Also avoid the electronic assisted steering.

Finally CIVIC. I hate CIVIC. Personal issues.

darmilolah:
You people can not just allow someone to sleep in peace. You are just shouting PJ, Corolla, Elantra and Kia.

OK, Make I talk my own, Honda is the strongest, rugged and most economical car to use for uber... Come and beat me in my house in Igbe, Ikorodu.

darmilolah:
You people can not just allow someone to sleep in peace. You are just shouting PJ, Corolla, Elantra and Kia.

OK, Make I talk my own, Honda is the strongest, rugged and most economical car to use for uber... Come and beat me in my house in Igbe, Ikorodu.

BayoManuels01:
I'm interested please, how do I go about it? 07056068734

Carshopper:
Every car brand is OK for E-hailing. Never get it twisted... Every man has an opinion and stands by that which works for him.

As a fleet manager or transport investor, finding that which gives you optimum ROI against every factor that competes with returns is a sensible strategy.

But note, when e-hailing started, there were rules to the game and those rules made people purchase 2007 vehicles upwards and people still cashed out. When those set of rules were bent, then did we see the influx of low end Cars that still gave comfort, efficiency and reliability.

If back then I knew little of what I know now in this business I would have owned a mighty fleet. But then we all learn on the job and grow each day.


I have stood by it that the KIA RIO has proven to me to be the best option for this business but I will not rub it in any one face unless u ask my opinion. Every car will perform best to the way it is handled ...

I am a fan of the KIA brand and I can say a thing or two with facts.

I own a 2010 kia forte (cerato) in my fleet which I imported may 2017 and till date I haven't changed the shocks or experienced major over hauling

I own 3 kia rio in my fleet ... just one will be going for shocks replacement after 3months of usage.

Every part acquired for your vehicle has a life span which factors like driving style, good roads etc contributes to.

The argument of whether na 807 or Toyota is really not relevant ... over skill na wetin dey kill monkey.... Use that which you are comfortable with and enjoy it while it gives returns ....

don't cut corners on maintenance n repairs

GAZZUZZ:
unavailable.

GAZZUZZ:
9k each. You can send driver to pickup any day of the week.

ogunvic41:
he once told me u were rude to him and his wife

GAZZUZZ:
guy ur part is available, move my ministry.

jarkbauer:
Ogunvic4 is too crass.
No need to shout with all CAPS and argue with others opinion about choice of cars.
People are not stupid. If Peugeot is better why is corollas everywhere?

iyaegin:
There really is no need for this Peugeot/ Corolla Ding bat fighting.To each person their own.Experience still remains the best teacher.come here and still observe what is being shared and take vital notes but when you hit the road you will see things for what they really are and you can learn your lessons, lick your wounds or even celebrate your victory.I remember being told by Ogunvic not to use a car not working properly for uber but i did strong head and suffered for it for 3 weeks till now that partner owes me 30k and still the car is not okay and it was a peugeot and when light would break and we discovered wrong wiring issues the guy stylishly took his car back but has not paid me for all i spent on his car but i needed that experience becuase it exposed me to a lot and now gave me confidence to get my 407 naija used and seriously abused but thank God ave been able to use it but need to still do some repairs but reading through different forums even here on NL has greatly helped because just as there are lots of negative 406/407 notions just as there are positives same with corolla and kia/elantra so i guess people would learn more from their own personal experiences.

in other news have Uber riders reduced or Dru 23 and FleetXpert have used their cars to take all the riders i was only able to do like 8 trips between 2pm and 11pm but fortunately mostly long trips otherwise eye for red small oo..i did not even have any back to back trip and most times even on the island i stayed for 20mins no ride..enjoy the day ahead people.let it be fruitful for everyone by God's Grace..

jarkbauer:
I do not think what I said warrants this

Guy why did you attack me.
Do I know you before.


No problems I can see that you an agbero who is ready to pick fight with anybody. I am not the type who will pick fight with you.

You should keep shouting for people to buy Peugeot or go to any carmart to stop anybody who wants to buy corolla for Uber.

Better still You can tell copart to stop auctioning cars for potential uber partners

If you are not satisfied with these you can go channels TV or you can carry placard announcing to the whole world that Peugeot is better than corollas.

And if people continue to buy corollas for Uber you can hug the transformer around your house or just speed into any army barracks in sight.

Conclusion
You and Ogunvic4 are mannerless and highly narrow minded mofos. I can never buy Peugeot for Uber... come and beat me


Stop shouting on this forum like a madman

Mboi2:
I don't know why some people reason this way. Experience they say is the best teacher and every business has a strategy and best tools for doing it.
This thread is meant for sharing experiences & learning as it concerns Uber/Taxify business.
Of course one can disagree with one another gently and respectfully to agree on the same page as well. Moreover it will be so foolish of me to argue and disagree with someone over what the person has used while I'm yet to use same too.

Everyone who wants to be sincere with him or herself knows that Ogunvic41 & Romeo3 have done a lot of good for people on this thread. They were once and even still Uber/Taxify drivers with great on-the-job experience. They have been assisting a lot of people, giving out ways and strategies on how to succeed on this business which every active Nigerian Uber/Taxify driver on this thread can confirm the helpfulness of the inform they give out.

Their strategies in succeeding in this business which they were dishing out were not only the time and days to work, where or location to position, type of phone and Service provider to use, but also the type of vehicle MOST SUITABLE FOR UBER/TAXIFY BUSINESS IN NIGERIA but it seems some people, due to their biased mind are now thinking and seeing what those guys are doing from different perspective.

My cousin has used 2002 Peugeot 406 for over 8years. He sold it in 2015 and bought 2010 Toyota Camry which he also use for Uber. Till today he has been regretting why he sold the 406.
What am I saying, only those who live in Nigeria, own and drive cars in Nigeria, especially those that have used different types of cars in Nigeria, and are familiar with Nigerian roads will concur with what Ogunvic41 and Romeo3 are saying.

The type of vehicle for Transports biz is different from the type you use for pleasure.
I use 2001 Toyota Camry which is acceptable by Uber but I don't want to drive it on Uber because the shocks and other underneath components are too fragile. My friend has 2014 Toyota Avensis and quickly registerd it on Taxify and Uber. Under 4months he spent more than N100k replacing shocks and linkage. After one month he replaced the shocks, a/c had problem, he spent over N112k changing compressor and other a/c components.

I remember sometime someone promoted Hyundai Elantra and I ask, how much is the Engine and transmission sold in the market? Get the price and also ask how much is 406 Engine and transmission sold in the market as well.

Those who want to succeed in this e-hailing business should know that you're in the business to make profit with minimal expenditure on the tools you're using g for the business.
That's my little contribution.

deedee44:
Don't mention the name of our inspector general of car o

tofs2:
Hi guys, whats a fair penalty for a defaulting driver?

GAZZUZZ:
available but for heavy duty use (truck tyres)

Will search for more.

ogunvic41:
I pity ur suspension . Naija road will kill that car soon

Romeo3:
Drivers must listen to me this year. Your situatuon must change. Before you accept any Car, i want you to show me the interior and exterior of that car. Call me for inspection and if I have time I will follow you to check that car.... You must drive a car that will help you save money this year. Bye bye to nonsense. Owners did not spring up over night. I was once a driver but I am now an owner.

Dem no swear for you so your situation must change. Don't just be lazy... That's all.

Say no to stupid cars that will reduce your rating and make uber block you. Say no to dead cars that will make you spend your savings fixing it. If they say you should pay deposit, no problem. Give them the deposit, but they must sign an agreement to be responsible for the servicing of the car... It's better you remain hungry than fall into the hand of a greedy owner.

I have done all. I am here to advise you.