₦airaland Forum

izzou:
Okay

And you think the same number of riders will remain?

Maybe we should ask uber why they slashed by 40% in the first place

The 40% price slash was done on impulse. Not well planned and analyzed.

We all know it was a quick response to the growing popularity of Taxify.

I still believe the price reduction is the worst decision in the history of E hailing in Nigeria.

What exactly is the true agenda of the current APC in Lagos? We need to reflect on this.

Lateef Jakande had an agenda in Office, he had a blueprint and he followed it diligently.

Our current set of leaders are just below average

celeiyke:
The best governor ever in the history of Lagos state. U will always be remembered. Thank U for your projects, we all know they refused u a second tenure cos U refused to give them 50 billion

The best governor in the history of Lagos is Alhaji Jakande.

This is a known fact if you understand History

We are here to share ideas and experiences as the case may be.

@dammy I suggest you ignore the young man. Its obvious he lacks manners and has nothing concrete to offer.

He will learn with time.

sammirano:
You guys need to understand a company's objectives before criticizing them E-hailing is aimed at p[b]roviding the most convenient ride at the cheapest price[/b]. The business model.

Im not a driver,, but a frequent rider. Im just fascinated at the discussion on here.

At whose expense?

Terrence15115:
I've driven on both platforms and i can say without prejudice that its really not worth it, especially if you do not own your car. Like most employers here, Uber and Bolt are taking serious advantage of the high unemployment rate in Nigeria. Things they cant get away with in other countries, they do here. There are so many challenges a driver faces that is not commensurate with the revenue at the end of the day. And like our country Nigeria, young people cannot come together to speak with one voice to end the injustice and unfair play. It is quite ridiculous that you will drive to pick a rider at home, wait and drive him/her to his/her destination in an airconditioned vehicle and still charge same or less what a yellow cab will. I can assure you, if all the drivers on this platform, down tools for a week, they will adjust. Its so simple, THEY CANNOT make money without the drivers. It is a little sacrifice that will reduce all the complaints made here. It is not too much to ask for. Ehailing is not for everyone, it should be a premium service and it is up to the them to introduce variants of it, if they so wish. It can be done

E hailing companies will not adjust unless the drivers and partners come together with a common voice.

Then again most drivers get carried away with 10-18k daily earnings so we feel its all good.

Gandollar in action...

Williams004:
Hello everyone. I'm a new bie here. I'm looking to start the business as a side hustle cuz I'm a low income earner. I've saved up a little 500k and hoping to get a Nigerian used car. Pls which car will you advice I go for?

I wanted to try KIA Rio but I was seriously discouraged. I am also thinking of Toyota Camry the pencil light version but people are saying its expensive to maintain.

I really need your advice guys.

God bless us all. Thanks

Increase your budget and get a Honda Civic 2003 model.

Time will tell.... We are watching.

Rates ....

The place is nice but not cheap... I doubt if many of us can afford it...

blackboy2star:
How much are the Charlets?

About 50k a night...

isram:
betking is better than bet9ja,

Who asked for your opinion? Let bros sell his market in peace.

Thank you...

I place ads on Jiji. Its just a marketing option.

I believe cars and electronics/ gadgets sell fast. Those categories seem to have more traffic.

emirex50:
Hello house. I'm a newbie on the e-hailing job. I've just completed one week in the job. I must confess that the hustle "no be here sha". However, I have a small negotiation issue with my partner.

My partner wants me to do 35K weekly excluding Sundays. And I understand that most Sundays are peak days for work. I have complained that the deal isn't fair on my part yet my partner insist we keep to that arrangement.

So guys, I highly covet your opinions and advice on this matter.

Drive the car to your partners house.

Place the car key in a beautiful gift box, wrap it with lovely wrapping paper, then deliver to your partner.

Then get a new partner...

Gentlelife50:
Animals are just better than some people, picked this couple at the airport. The messed my car real bad, ate chips and chicken from TFC I don't know what it's called. They started eating as soon as we left airport, they pushed the footmat and the small rug under the foot mat under the car seat don't know if it was on purpose and every kind of particles was just on the floor. Had it been they allowed all the mess to be on the foot mat it would be bearable, my car was just like a garbage bin. I managed to trash the whole nonsense and couldn't clean the rug, had to use the foot mat to cover it.
I would have reported to Uber at least the will be debited for car wash but I remember I used saka when they were delaying me and making several Yeye stops.

dru23:
Talking from experience and experience only.... I had three Honda civics ,just sold 1 few weeks ago 03 .. The rest is 04 and 03 .. All bought tokunbo.. Very solid cars and strong and good on fuel..... Civics from 03 to 05 ,is what I know and what I recommend.. I can't recommend something that I have not used.... And landing cost for those cars should be around 1.2 to 1.3m .... If you can a tokunbo from the start, maintain it well, good oil coolant etc .. And the resale value of that car is not bad. I sold mine last than two weeks when it was advertised..

Absolutely correct... Civic 03-05 model is good to go. Tested and Trusted....

olenime:
Wonderful and insightful thread

Weldone sir.

You welcome...

Hire Purchase is still a viable option.

My recent thread about Hire Purchase:

https://www.nairaland.com/5121652/how-invest-uber-e-hailing

Dolapo873:
please can I used Gulf4 to do Uber and taxify

Yes

If you can help prepare a very professional CV kindly chat me up on WhatsApp.

My number is on my signature

Thanks

Rubbiish:
Have u ever seen a black man that has ever agreed to be making profit in any business no matter how successful it is?

That's not the point. I gave a scenario with figures then asked the question.

If you earn N2,635 as income from Mm2 to Phase 1 ( 1 hour ) calculate all the cost involved and tell me how you will make profit.

We all get carried away by the turnover we earn daily or weekly as the case may be.

If you have a good car and ready to give it out on Hire Purchase hit me up let's talk.

If you need a reliable driver too hit me up. I have a few guys I can trust. Hit me up let's talk....

T&Cs apply ...

successfem:
Pls somebody help I got a driver who registered my Camry 2004 on Taxify. I gave him a condition that the car will always be with me on Sundays for my private use. He didn't like the idea. He said it doesn't work that way on rental agreement. He is to be delivering 25k each week.only from Mondays to Saturdays. Pls anybody to tell me if this arrangement with him is unfair. I need advice. I'm new to the Biz. My work does not permit to drive myself now

Drivers just love Sundays....

I still don't understand why some dealers don't including the price in a car advert.

A loan for Uber is very dicey but can work if properly managed.

2M is too much.

Don't invest more than 1.3M (car purchase, registration etc).

You can buy a Honda Civic 03/04 model. Its cheaper and gets the job done. You recover your money faster.

The profit margin(s) are not as high as before.

You can chat me up for further guidance

Tyche:
Methinks he's more interested in the consistent cash flow than ROI. Sadly. Most business men hardly do this, once money is coming in on a daily basis, they are comfortable.

This is exactly why E hailing operators are suffering and smiling...

jesusson2020:
Frustrated advisers every where.

Superior complex worry all the old drivers, Mr we know it all.

You have been in the job for long, what's your achievements? You should actually advise yourself more.

Meanwhile.

Back to 25% Uber fee.

Young man its obvious you are not open to friendly and mature advice.

No comment from now

Stealth100:
If someone like gazzuzz, who is a mechanic and only spend half of what most of us spend on car maintenance, could join the fence then people need to tell themselves some hard truth.

Valid....

If we are not careful, the so called earnings we see on the screen will affect our judgement.

E hailing people, are we really making profit considering the current fares and increasing cost of doing business?

pope191:
Lol...we d*e here, important questions r been skip, left unattended too, but earning keep coming up

Great observation... Let's be honest its not all about earnings.

We all earn and we've seen great performers in the past. Remember those days ( no need to mention names but we remember them ).

In the past Uber newsletter was sent weekly and they had special recognition for highest earning driver.

My people we have seen earnings, 250k , 300k and even more in 7days.

jesusson2020:
Yes.

Since I join Uber January 2019, I have been doing well and earning well.

I have been paying my 35k rent, with no story. Been with the same car for almost 5 months.

I think Uber has given me a great opportunity.

I have stop listening to negative comments about slavery this, slavery that.

Bros, you are still new in the game. With time you will understand the big picture.

Wish you luck

XGhost:
How's fleet management?

I threw in the towel...