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Good concept

Unique idea. I've been there before so I know what it feels like.

1. you should have good knowledge of Lagos roads.

2. It can be physically demanding. However you can manage this with a time table that works for you. Then rest when u have to.

3. A gentle approach helps simply because you will come across funny human beings. Trust me some customers will annoy you.

4. Also basic knowledge about cars help too.

At the end of the day you may likely get more clients because of your sex and prepare for some funny or derogatory comments too.

Wish you luck.

donbabade:
I thought u hated uber.
So how is ur experience with uber?
How much on d avg were u able to make?
I quit uber cos of their many slave like conditions

Experience explained already.

Average earnings between 30- 50k weekly after deducting expenses. Subject to certain conditions.

I agree they have some funny conditions though

At the end of the day I decided to kill 2 birds with one stone.

1. Serve my existing customers

2. Join Uber

That is the current business model and it works like magic. Cars are placed on Uber and still serve non Uber customers.

This is a brief summary of my experience.

I'm ready to answer questions and we can share ideas about any aspect of car hire and bus hire business.

Thank you.

MY UBER EXPERIENCE (contd)

I applied and wrote the test, then I decided to drive for about 2 months just to gain first hand knowledge.

First day at work I discovered the first secret about uber.

1. They offer cheap prices.
Picked up a customer from Ikeja to Marina in the morning (Plus Ikorodu road traffic) and she paid just around N2,400 or there about. Don't forget uber gets 25% commission

2. They have a lot of customers
The moment you drop off a client you may receive another request immediately. With this a driver is sure of multiple trips daily.

3. The customers absolutely love Uber
Why not? Uber is good news for the customers. A nice ride takes u around town at a cheap price.
This is more of a blessing to uber as it helps to boost market acceptance.

4. Uber is convenient and user friendly for the customer.
You simply grab your phone and in a few minutes a driver is waiting at your door step. So sweet.

5. They give discounts and free rides.
Regular cab operators like us really do not offer discounts and stuff. And of course everyone loves a free gift isn't it.

With all the points listed above and from my interaction with uber customers I discovered that Uber has come to stay and the regular cab guys (like myself) stand no chance of survival.

The only way out is to embrace change. Change our mentality first, then our business model.

In fact uber is more like an agent of change in the taxi industry in Nigeria and the customer is the ultimate winner.

The uber business model is interesting. It has its good sides but some flaws still exist.

kumero:
Hello. Please I intend going for the exam screening this month. Can you help me out with the type of questions they ask. It will be cool if we can chat on whatsapp. My number is 07036116998. Thank you.

The questions are so basic you will surely pass as long as you wrote your waec exams without help.

Road accidents in Nigeria is not always spiritual. Just travel and observe the way people drive.

Visit the nearest road safety office for statistics and records.

Realhommie:
So the Christmas and New year actually caused those deaths? Like people weren't dying b4, don't people die everyday from different causes? What do you say bout that, huh?

SMH

More people travel during the festive period. Demand for transport rises rapidly sometimes over 100%.

RIP

But from my experience as a transporter, in Nigeria majority of accidents are caused by: reckless driving
and over speeding.

Quote me any where......

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vpaymoney:
@op what are you trying to do?

Hope you can stand the stress when it comes?

That's why I'm asking questions.

I actually want to know the stress involved in driving a branded car around Lagos.

alabashop:
The future of Nigeria is really bleak if these illiterates with IPhones and IPads with unlimited Internet connection is what we hope to be the Leaders of tomorrow. Why post a comment if you know nothing of the subject , why display stupidity with memes or what ever they are called if you bring no value or contribute meaningfully to a discussion?

You are absolutely correct.

alabashop:
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency ( lassa.com ) grants permissions for adverts in Lagos state. Visit their website or their offices in any LGA Secretariat close to you.Only Lassa issues permissions as regards adverts.

Thank you

tolugar:
Get your complete local gov. Emblems.

If you are driving outside Lagos, get inter state emblem.

All will nt cost you more than 15k

Remember the waste basket.

Thank you

teeboynaij:
You have to get the local govt emblems after you must have gotten lasaa.

Any idea of the price??

CuteTj:
Uber was a serious game changer for cab businesses. I think you didn't see the threat uber was going to pose to your business nor envisage the impact it will have on the cab business industry.

It is important to be conscious of the steps of other competitors as they are capable of pushing us out of the market before we know what is happening.

Well it is good you have learnt from the experience.

You have a point. I saw it coming but I was in denial. Eventually I had to learn by experience.

Interesting business

Why the sudden love for Uber?

To all the entrepreneurs in the house we can learn a few things here.

Uber provided a nice car (the oldest car on uber is at least a 2006 model car)

Now imagine this combination.

A nice car (fully air conditioned) neat and sharp

Plus Convenience. Just pick up your smart phone and an Uber ride will pick you up at your preferred pick up point.

Then to crown it all, relatively cheap price.


What else can a customer ask for?

As far as I'm concerned Uber offered an opportunity for the average customer to experience the "good life"

After series of brainstorming and all I decided to join Uber.

I had to learn a thing of 2 from them.

Number 1:

our regular customers had experienced a general decline in income or they had decided to spend less on cabs. For obviously reasons (the Buhari economy had affected everyone)

Number 2:
Cab fares had suddenly reduced somehow. How did this happen. UBER

Number 3:

It then appeared as if UBER had finally taken over our industry and a good number of my customers had migrated to Uber. (Painful, who says customers are loyal )

Note: Initially I had serious dislike for Uber. But I had to change my perspective.

Now why the sudden love for UBER?

The year 2016 started just like every other year. Nothing special.

For those of us in transport business we had high hopes and expectations.

Let me introduce myself. I'm a young transporter. I manage a business called Muntayo Transport. We offer car and bus hire service.

Back to the topic, the year 2016 marked the beginning of the recession.

We suddenly discovered that the game had changed so there was a need to change the "music" as well.

The first pointer was that I suddenly noticed a decline in patronage. All of a sudden it was as if my customers misplaced my number

In our car hire business, customers usually call to book for a ride. So the telephone is very important. The moment my phones went on "technical break". I knew something was wrong.

Eventually I had to do an examination and the result.......

At the end of the day,d buyer has the right to fix his price.

However , d buyer should also realize that pricing afftects perception and perception is key in business.

If potential customers view your price as being outrageous, it will eventually affect your ability to sell. A serious buyer may even decide not to call.

If i were the owner of this car I will not put it up for 2M. But that's just me.

No be me get motor.

Mpyaw:
1. 40k per annum

I assume that's for full branding.

Thank you. Still need more details

All we are saying give us story.....

If not we go take am personal o

Nice. However no contact details

Hello,

I see a lot of branded cars around Lagos and I will love to know:

1. The cost

2. Necessary documents needed to drive a branded car in Lagos.


Apart from Lasaa is there a need for any other document (s)

Looking at partial branding.

Hello,

I see a lot of branded cars around Lagos and I will love to know the cost and necessary documents needed to drive a branded car in Lagos.

Apart from Lasaa is there a need for any other document (s)

Good luck to her "ministry"

But what exactly is her ministry?

Entertainment or d other one ?

Click like if you choose d other 1

What is the condition of this car?

Full disclosure pls

princetom1:
Oga, u funny o and wicked at same time, u will tip a good mechanic 3k/4k? Chai,,, kazeems has spoil Nigeria. Am sure u will buy vehicles that are worse than if u go alone. Shit

cc: GAZZUZZ

No. Just last month. I gave a mechanic 3k to help me inspect a car. He gave his honest opinion and I didn't buy.

Mr Cityhood. Over to you at this point.

We are waiting....

Fantastic car. Awesome!!!

Great. I'll give you a call soon.