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1daboi:
Once again guys, will this car be acceptable by uber and bolt? I want to buy it as soon as you confirm please.year is 06

Yes, just like someone else answered.

You may need to consider other things suitability ( how rugged), maintenance (costs) and fuel consumption too.

Izzou, where art thou??

magnumx:
Hmm, what prompted this rule,afterall the most important thing is the phone functionality

@ the bolded, exactly the reason they advise against some phone models. Some are ridiculously below standard while some can still be managed/utilized.

Perkins1:
Please guys I'll be going for inspection tomorrow. Though I don't have my drivers license yet. Hope no problem?

Gentlelife50
Xana
Izzuo
Tojahh


I'll be needing the inspection centre address closed to Yaba. Thanks my chairmen

If it's Taxify, they will most likely ask for your license. But if you have a temporary one, you're

kinzu:
Please help a brother out. I have got a 50 year old who wants to join the Uber/Taxify world. He's got valid license and LASDRI and is ready to join as a driver. I have been ghost reading this thread for a long while and I see that you guys are straight shooters. What would be the best path to follow and which would be the best company to go with that can guarantee him some profit at the end of the day. English no too strong so I don't think he'd be able to sit for any written exams. He's been driving for 20 years plus and knows Lagos roads well

The best path to follow is the one that leads to life
He should just register with either or both. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. No written exams really, it's just a logical test for Uber. I don't know if Taxify does any test now.

pinkyruledworld:
Nooo, y u nontalk say na saka Tinubu, i kno u kno it but u no wan talk. ;DNooo, y u nontalk say na saka Tinubu, i kno u kno it but u no wan talk.

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He that quoted my initial post should please delete the post. Thanks.
Noted @ franksam2009

peeps4u:
The way some people reason on this thread is nauseating.

So a driver that gets a dollar tip from a Yankee returning guy is a lazy driver?

This "lazy driver" is already cliche.

donfortune48:
I'm sure you didn't see the pun in the post.

Peeps4u absolutely didn't get the gist o.
He's talking from someone else's supposed perspective

Stephenydaniel:
they r gnld

Nope...they are into digital & graphics and also consultancy for education abroad.

I didn't like their set up when I went for the interview tho

adsmaster:
these the photocopy with the stamp and signature.. So i should just superimpose the original DL on it and take a shot you mean?

Yes

adsmaster:
Having a little glitch.. My temporary DL has expired went to FRSC office in sura they ask me to make photocopy of my DL and they stamp and extended it. I took photos of it and uploaded on uber because the former (temporary) one has expired, uber said image is blurry that i should upload again. Please has any one here experience such? Do they want me to go back and do a coloured photocopy or something again?do i need to go to greenlight hub to discuss with one of the customer service rep or something..pkease i need possible directions

I had a similar experience. Place the colour/original copy (fit it perfectly well) on the signed photocopy. Ensure the signature shows well. That is, there is no need for the photocopied DL to show, let the colour one replace it. Take a clear picture of this and send to them

OmoOshodi:
I'm yet to receive uber alert...im I alone

Michael Jackson's song is your answer You Are Not Alone

murphyfada:
I am still waiting for that call/message that will give me my dream car to use on the Uber/Bolt platform. Don't keep me waiting guys. Help a brother out

I wish you luck and also hope you've been calling those that want to rent out their cars on this forum

tojahh:
Dru23 Sir

Lol...ok

tojahh:
This is false sir. The car I'm using was bought 550k and I don't even visit mechanics not even once in two weeks. I only go there to ask him to ride with me so as to notice if I need any fix.

Secondly, you're so hell bent on agreeing that Uber favours drivers... If this is same. Then keke riding will favor just the riders too. So its same old shiiiii.

Anyway I wish you luck and big chance of breaking even sir.

Abeg what brand of car is this?

pope191:
So from the horizon of your window you have presumed you can give birth to me or know my age, need you know before you ever think of touching a computer, I've been a nairaland member, so! I might as well b ur grandfather. You don't want to comment on this place again? Damn you for whatsoever reason you choose not too, your reasons changed nothing, so spare the details, it is needless and you might as well shut down your nairaland account. I'll keep it peaceful and let your unguided and lack of manner of presentation slide, its a brand new day.

But need you know... I did ask her where she was going to, apart from her voice sounding angelic and stressed on the phone, do I need to ask how many people and if she is going to buy gas or fuel? You sound way to paranoid and pompous for my type. I only took her from silverbird road to 4th round about with an empty cylinder and back from 4th round about to silverbird (Ya! Stuff my happen inbet), i do far distance for myself & family, but do you think it was my day on Sunday? Obviously I won't d*e today, but can't escape that sh*t forever, so why so much rage from your side in the name of advice? I only put that stuff up to encourage, we can be more tolerant and not sell our peace cheaply to riders irrespective of their antics. If you as her now, she is on her right, cos she believe her money is reading and I made her to understanding the waiting time means nothing, I don't have to get mad or have my day ruined because of her. That day made me to brainstorm and think of way to get off stubborn riders that want drivers to wait unnecessarily... I'll simple tell him/her, I'm on surge 1.8 and he/she knows what that mean, we can end and request again while I put my phone on plane mood.

So Bros, try and act mature, you honestly don't sound like one #AgeDoesNotTranslateWisdom

Grandpa have vex o.
The insult from the guy was not needed. Nobody knows it all, one cannot know every time how a trip would go just from a phone call. One can boot out a rider that is too arrogant with diplomacy or even straight face. It all depends on the situation!

1984och:
I don't know why people find it hard to assist newbies here.

Mr Kelly, go to partners.uber.com or click this link:
https://auth.uber.com/login/?breeze_local_zone=dca1&next_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpartners.uber.com%2Fp3%2F&state=mLX7_DNoVWF4rvn_6IAkzIs5ZfQHA3-KgwhTFjjI2Og%3D#_


Sign in and click on profile. You will see "manage documents". Click it to upload your documents.

You will also see "vehicles". Click it and you will see "add vehicle", you can then add your car details.

You will also need to take their test if you haven't. You will also need to take the vehicle to any of their inspection centre for inspection.

If you are still not clear, then you can go to their office at Maryland shopping mall(shoprite). They will assist you more.

It think at times people willing to help do not have/forgotten some info (step-by-step).

Just see how you helped with the steps, not many, like me, can remember.

Nice one!

slamstanlee:
which Nissan please

Almera Tino (hatchback)

jceesquare:
YouTube video would help on how it's done.
Look for a competent mechanic that has the right tools and knows what he/she is doing for diagnosis and subsequent fix (if suggested).
Cost of proper overhaul to proper factory spec might be intimidating though. So keep that in mind mind if anyone tells you overhaul is cheaper than engine replacement.

Thanks so much. I will do as advised

izzou:
Epphy, how far?

Is the color of your car green? I saw a Nissan sometime last two weeks around Fourpoints

nope it's silver

umall41:
Good afternoon house, plz for those already receiving payment from Uber. I received an email saying My pay statement is ready but I have not received alert and my account is not credited yet, is this normal or is there a hitch somewhere.

It is normal. You will receive payment most likely before midnight today.
I'm yet to receive as well like many others

jceesquare:
Does the car puff out smoke when you step on the throttle pedal?
If it does, then ask your mechanic to do a compression test on each cylinder to know where the culprit is.
It's possible you have a worn valve seal, or piston.
Get prepared to change or overhaul the engine depending on the outcome of the compression test.
As a palliative measure, you can switch to a thicker oil weight while you save up money for the work depending on its severity.
If you were using 5W30 oil weight, try switching over to 0w40 or something around that category to reduce the frequent top up.
But if you've been using the normal 20W50 that our mechanics use most time and it shorts oil, then you have a bigger issue at hand.
Conduct a compression test on each cylinder for proper direction on what to do, and also ask someone to observe the kind of smoke that comes out of tail pipe and how it occurs (all the time, or only short puff on cold start or hard acceleration).

It brings out white smoke.
Not sure the regular mecs (that i usually use) can do a compression test...maybe you could please explain how it can be done.
I use the regular 20W50 mineral oil (Mobil XHP).

I went to a Mec that I used a long while ago to check today. He said the seals aren't leaking and advised I change oil to Forte Oil Visco 2000 and wait to see if the situation changes.

Thanks much for your post. I would like to get the compression test done regardless of the oil substitute results.

adsmaster:
Today i want to talk about my observations with car owners(partners)......from interaction with a fee since joining the business these is what i observered

1...they seem to forget that they are partners with the drivers(the owners are limited partners while the drivers are general partners) the limited partners should read up what partnership is all about and re-adjust there mindset- which will lead to number 2 below

2...they come into the game with employer employee philosophy: they address the drivers like they are there staff, hence they call you anytime and expect you to answer, come to see them...you know "the yes sir master sir sydrome"

3...from the get go they are already suspicious, feeling itchee. Here i dont blame them its as a result of the country we find ourself...but what is required of them is to create systems that handle or tackles that....



will contd have a request

Nwabetter:
Bro please does it cost to get account activated at uber office?

Is that your comment to his post I understand that is what concerns you ATM

jceesquare:
What's the current mileage on the car and what kind of oil do you use?
Also some cars are notorious for oil burn too, that should be put into consideration.

196k km Nissan Almera Tino
Thanks

1984och:
Na wa o. Too much ehailing cars around now! That ur location(Ikeja shoprite shopping mall) use to be hot for drivers before......especially on Sundays.
When I was still active, anytime I drop a rider there, I don't stay up to 10 mins before getting another request. Like play like play, this biz don dey cast. God help drivers

It's more about luck nowadays at ICM. I didn't stay up to 5mins to get a request after dropping off a rider recently

lexylexy:
I had same issue. The oil was shorting drastically on a daily basis. It wasn't leaking from anywhere. It brings out white smoke sometimes when you accelerate.

We discovered one of the plugs was soaked in oil.

Wow thanks much... I have a feeling this may be the case. My mec hardly checks my plugs during oil change, I insist he does many times

mejai:
Take ur car to a pit, get a good torchlight and view underneath ur engine. Take extra eye( mechanic or owner of pit) and view it. U might see d culprit.

Check some seals...

Thanks bro.
I planned getting it checked by a mechanic tomorrow.
One mec told me told me it isn't leaking and cos the car has white smoke, I will have to do some repairs (I can't rem what repairs at the moment).

I will check for leaks again as advised. God bless

I need advice please.

My car now sucks engine oil like a vampire sucks blood. It started chopping small until it became so much lately.

Anybody with such experience or seen anyone with such should please advise. Short/medium and long term solutions needed.

Thanks in advance

izzou:
Reduce your radius to 2km....That could be the cause

Nope...

You forgot my Redemption camp request from Adeniyi Jones

That request made me think I could get a request from there when I took a rider there (offline). If I knew I wouldn't get a request from there, I would have charged a higher fare.

akaynezi:
You are just a mean person. I'm very sure you have never bought a car tyre. Lazy and unproductive fellas like you always trying hard to dissuade people who are ready to work.

Bros that was too harsh na.
He only aired his opinion

umall41:
Plz house what avi done wrong, I only got one short request since morning, plz help coz at this rate I am doomed on HP was at omole I av to drive down to Allen still no request and there s hevy traffic on allen self

Better to use Google map to check where one wants to reposition before going to avoid traffic.
Ojodu/Ogba was closer to you and I think even a better area to get requests compared to Allen at that time.

BAZ001:
The guy ask for change with him suit and Tie
And I no get 50N. Wetin pain am na going back to his office road was very free. Like 6 min we don reach office. But first leg na like 30mins obalende traffic hol us. Well Rating just drop to 4.88

He was supposed to be smart to negotiate for less for the return leg or even follow you talk on the way since road was free. Na same reason make am vex dey ask for N50
Sorry about the ratings drop

BAZ001:
So i chupped my first 1-star on uber today.
Picked rider from Office Marina to passport office.
Rider started making mouth dt he has ehailing experience had a car for rentals on uber but when stories plenty he collected d car and sold it.

Got to ikoyi and d immigration guy came to car and all. Sha

I was to take him back to Marina
All of a sudden rider said I will end dis and he will request again.
Me to tired to explain I said okay.
End ride 981N
Rider: it's going to another driver
Me:try again
Rider: same thing, wat should we do now.
Me: don't worry we'll do offline
Rider: how much
Me: 1st leg 981 so back 981N too
Rider: okay
Got to Marina, rider gave me 2k cash I gave him 100N change.
Right in my front he gave me 1star
Rider : you know I can change destination and u didn't tell me.

I just gentle.

Why did you give him N100? Ride was N1,962 na
I yam not understanding @ the bolded.
Normally, like someone mentioned, rider must have rated you before he tried ordering you a second time.