₦airaland Forum

TheCar:
Demeanor bawo. I know get time or strength for that.

When did drivers start buying engine oil to service car, when do they start renew car insurance, when do they start to renew car papers.

Abi that is the new thing in town make I quickly go amend my Rental Agreement.

Since February 2017, I have been buying engine oil and servicing the car by myself as a driver

0ubenji:
how does this put the rider at a disadvantage in d eventuality of low ratings?

I ignore requests from riders with low ratings on Uber. But on Taxify, everyone is my client. Even if the rating is 1.1, the fare will still be better than uber

Uber is the best

4 trips completed
Earning= N1,400

A whole 4 trips o
These people are colonial masters.

Taxify

I am online looking at my app. Suddenly there appeared something in the likeness of an alert:
You did not respond. You have been logged out

Please o. I did not respond to what biko nu?

Please does uber/taxify accept the old car number plates?
How long does it take to get the new number plate?
How much?

Anyone with info on these should please help. I need to make an urgent decision this morning

SpeedGod:
How much did it cost you to change? I guess you changed the bushings. What type of car please?

10k Corolla 2010

SpeedGod:
Anyone who knows what could be the issue please help .

The problem is somethings, road will turn my car steering quickly to one side and then it returns back, good road not bad road, especially around bending corner. Please
What could be the problem? Anyone please?

I had same issue.
I changed the ball joints and the problem was solved.

slamstanlee:
26th midnight. Total closure 3 days. For dynamic test. Then work starts by October (partial closure) work would be spread or staggered for 27 months

This means traffic. Traffic means surge. Surge means money

GAZZUZZ:
today I heard about a vehicle which was on H.P that got burnt on 3rd mainland. I was told the owner asked the driver to produce his vehicle. The vehicle had only 3rd party insurance.


Please vehicle owners if you are to give out your vehicle, it is your duty to have comprehensive insurance (with buy back) before giving it out.

Drivers, Never collect a vehicle H.P or rental without comprehensive insurance

If you need insurance contact axamansard on 08068659732

Please y'all should take this advice very serious. I learnt the hard way. Don't learn like me

dejavusayso:
I have a 2003 Toyota corolla available for

Weekly rental- 35k

Two Guarantors

Assurance Deposit (a must)

An experienced driver in the field (taxify/uber) (must) and preferably driver should reside on the mainland.

Contact- 08037984660

Copy and paste advert

@casiello

Most flashy comments here are coming from people (car owners) who don't drive on the platform. They have drivers driving for them. They don't know what it takes to drive for 18hours everyday.
You will be driving for yourself. Ask a full-time driver ( preferably, one that owns his car) to shed more lights to you.
You can take a leave for two or three weeks as someone stated and explore this 'lucrative' e-hailing biz.
The choice is yours to be convinced or confused.

casiello:
Hi guys,

Advise needed please.
Im considering quitting my job to drive on the platform. I earn 181k net at the moment. If I drive for 10-12 hours days, 6 days a week. How much do you think I can make net not gross.
I own a 2005 corolla.

I need realistic response please, thanks guys

Pls don't quit your job. 181k is a lot of money to lose because of uber/taxify. E-hailing is a full time job for those who don't have a better job. If you already have a 181k job, pls don't lose it.
Or
Link me up to your employers. Let us swap. I take your job of 181k, you take my uber job.

Dovehorizon:
Thanks bro, I really do appreciate. well I have decided to buy another car and I wanna give it to him.
Thanks once again.

.
Ehm Ehm. Can you buy one more extra car? Somebody needs it like... very very seriously

You guys can still try them.

expoguru:
Experienced drivers still needed.

Try converting it to Toyota Corolla 2007 and see how experienced drivers will rush for it.

Camry is not for uber/Taxify

[quote author=styveke post=68873356]Kindly leave a phone number to contact U with.[/]

OFFLINE TRIP TO ADO EKITI ON FRIDAY

Take off from palace road, Oniru on Friday. Stay with rider till Saturday noon. You come back alone. Rider boards a vehicle to Abuja (you can still grab the abuja deal).

If you are interested, pls indicate as you quote.
Thanks.

Taxify just paid

Someone needs a car.
Automatic transmission ( 2005 and above )
30k weekly remittance
Driver handles all repairs and maintenances

Indicate if you can deal

Hey. Hold it there. Mine takes 4k fuel and yields 14k to 15k.
Stop shaking this table o

chucsmoore:
. Over sense. Far better. Imagine using 2k fuel to make close to 20k on daily basis. Spending less on maintenance and servicing. Spare Parts easily accessible and readily available and not expensive. It can withstand our bad roads. Suspension is good for bumps.

Drivers are not finding it easy making 35k per week and also maintaining the car. If you need your car properly maintained, I strongly suggest you handle all maintenance. Earnings left after fuel, weekly remittance and maintenance is pitiable.
Ask the drivers.

sammiejr:
Thanks for your apt response.

Partnership in terms of Car-Owner.

From your input, having read through thread 1 - 93 and still reading and speaking to several drivers both in Lagos and Abuja, i have come to see that it is could be a fairly good business to venture into-not the best though, but fairly good.

In fact, a driver in Abuja last night who came to pick me said he had made N15k for the day. And this was just about 7pm in the evening.

I intend to get a Corolla 2003 but for fear of Taxify drivers on Taxifylite not getting enough rides, this puts me at a delinma.

I need advice on specific car/vehicle to get btw the ranges N1.5 - N1.8m, fuel efficient, minimal cost of maintenance, etc.

I want to start with one vehicle and proceed to get more vehicles into this line of business.

N35K a week isnt a bad deal if the driver delivers promptly and manages the car well.
I came across a sample contract and will go through it later.

I remain open to advice.
Thanks and God bless

Sammie

Every rider will like you as a driver. You are a handsome dude. Even if you fumble, they will quickly ignore. Your fine face + gym body + fine car, haba , you garrit.

Dovehorizon:
Goodmorning and happy Sunday.

Always make sure you start your day in a positive note. Take atleast 5minutes out of your time to thank your Creator.
Once you wake up, don't just jump out of the bed, straight to the bathroom and after that head straight to you car, nahhhhh you are starting your day on a wrong note.
First things first, pray, speak positivity into your day, speak light into your day and allow God to take control. if you are late, pray in your mind, you can pray while bathing, don't rule out the Grace of God, we all need His Grace in such a competitive and evil world we live in.


I remembered when I tried correcting a driver on this thread, some lashed out at me.
Let me give few tips...
1. Greeting your rider should be a must, if your rider replies or not shouldn't be your business.
If your rider replies, good...
2. Take little things into consideration. There are things you can't really control, such as nature. When your rider isn't comfortable, maybe he or she got cold, catarrh, sneezing/coughing, it's wise to show a bit of care, offer a wipe to use, ask if he or she needs water to drink, 50/100naira from your pocket won't kill you.
3. Don't start a conversation except your rider initiates it, if your rider initiates it, know how to maintain professionalism.

4. Use a mild body spray and airfreshner.

There are so many more...


Well, that's a pix of me for those who wanna have an idea how I look like...

walestega:
Hello Guys,

Can a savings account be used on Uber driver app for payment

Yes

dru23:
Mr. Man, are you aware that sterling bank is giving out auto loans ..read through the post and it will give you more information on how to apply for autoloan ..the loan is very simple to get ..so that your toiling days will be over.. And if you still refuse to apply for the loan, you have urself to blame .. Hurry and hurry..

Mr man,all partners are not like you. There are still reasonable ones out there. Nairaland is just contributes less that 2% of us.
I met my current partner here on nairaland. His HP is without any security deposit. No assurance whatever u call it.
I know another outside nairaland. He does HP only. Handles all repairs by himself for the first 6 months. ALL REPAIRS AND TYRE CHANGE AND ALL.
Initial deposit as low as 30k.
Dru, these are all humans. I wonder how you reason

mrsage:
Assuming he earned 35k weekly. 15 months = 2,100,000.
Estimated cost of tyres 50,000. ( new 15k and 5k for used tyres ).

How about Oil change ?

Renewal of Vehicle Papers and insurance?

Then the big monster called depreciation? Provision for wear and tear.

The lucky Partner actually did not make profit in 15months.

All repairs were on the driver including oil change.
He handled renewal of documents.
He still has his car which can still go for 1.5m
Mileage is still about 77000
He made profit my brother

mrsage:
How about the partners?

I have a partner that got a his corolla for a total of 1.9m.
Received his weekly pay consistently for 1 year and 3 months. The only expenditure he did on the car was to buy two new tyres and four used tyres.
Judge by yourself if it is profitable to him

mrsage:
Food for Thought

E hailing business.... Time To Reflect.

A wise man once said, "without reflection, we go blindly on our way".

Our business has gone through several stages. From the Cabu Cabu era to the Yellow taxi era, then the E hailing era.

E hailing came as an unexpected force and we all know that Uber ( the change agent ) has come to disrupt the market.

Now initially the going was good. Partners and drivers made good money.

Then gradually, fuel price increase and recession raised it's ugly head. Our dear Uber also decided to reduce fares. We all know the story.

Now my question is this: Are we really making Profit? And if the answer is Yes, at what cost?

Partners, drivers and stakeholders in the house , let's have a honest conversation.

The drivers are at the ugly end of this turnaround. They get to toil morning till midnight only to see their efforts swallowed by 'minor repairs', petrol cost and car owner's weekly pay.
That's why drivers need to pull together and fashion out ways to reduce this work like an elephant, eat like an ant

brogxy:
Seems the village people don't want to leave me or Uber wants to frustrate me. Imagine getting a Berger request from vgc. I don tire

Change your phone. Get a 2 gig ram phone that is 4G enabled

FOR NEW DRIVERS

If a partner asks for security deposit ( especially these ones shouting 35k ) and you have the money, don't just drop the cash yet. Go and do a thorough check on the car
Inspect the car between 12 noon and 3:30 pm when the sun is hot ( to verify if the ac works. If the ac has to be turned to No 3 or high before it cools, then be wary of that car). Also ensure all the vents are OK.

Ask the partner to service the car before you pick it ( if it isn't serviced yet)

Check the lights front and rear ( for dead ones and non functional ones)

Observe the sound of the engine ( if it revs too high for a normal car)

How neat is the interior?( the seats, dashboard etc)

Check the body and paint. ( dented bumpers, faded body paint, dents, Scratches)

Tyres

If your partner asks for weekly delivery of more than 35k, flee. I repeat, FLEE



Remember they will always say you are to bear the cost of minor repairs. If you ignore these tips, then you will understand that these repairs are not minor. Your church members will contribute to help you remit your weekly debt.
Riders will rate you and your eyes will open. From 5.0 to 4.6
Ask the partner to state clearly in the agreement form what will happen to your security deposit at the expiry of the contract.


If you are satisfied that these are sorted out, you can then drop your hard earned security deposit.


OTHER EXPERIENCED DRIVERS PLS CONTRIBUTE AND GUIDE THE NEW ONES FROM SAVAGING PARTNERS

lukaf17:
Good day plea need advicey somebody want to sell me Honda 2002 for 500k is it good for Uber and is price good it's Nigeria use just change the engine

Honda Accord 2002 is accepted on uber. Just make sure it is neat in and out. You will make your money. Riders are the ones that have the final say on how long you will use it on the platform when they rate you.
Taxify will not accept that car.
Buy it. When you make some money, beautify the car.

lukaf17:
Good day plea need advicey somebody want to sell me Honda 2002 for 500k is it good for Uber and is price good it's Nigeria use just change the engine

Civic, Accord, Pilot,

Trailer

Stake2odds:
Assurance okay but in what position are you to advice anyone to say no to HP? It's the owners choice, I have a vehicle on weekly rental and already planning to give the next on HP so I don't bother about repairs or any other things besides my weekly payments. You guys should learn not to impose your believes on others.

Thank you for speaking sense into some dudes.
I hear them say no to HP because they failed. But they refuse to admit that so many are succeeding in HP. If you are a failure in your business, be humble and learn from those that are succeeding. Don't pass down your negativity to other investors.
Many drivers prefer hire purchase. Many investors prefer it too. But here they are, spreading discouragements because of one or two bad experiences. There are many good and positive HP experiences. Allow partners to choose which one they are more comfortable with.

STOP ALL THESE NO TO HP .Please