Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 8:26am On Dec 22, 2019*. Modified: 7:11pm On Dec 22, 2019 |
Yesterday afternoon at the office (we work on Saturdays!), I ordered a Bolt for a customer that flew in from Abuja. It was a courtesy ride for the customer and it was to take him from our office to his hotel in Lekki.
As soon as Bolt driver came, I told him the company was paying for the trip. Trip estimate is #2400-#3000. I asked him, should I give him #3000 cash upfront, let him do the trip and once he ends the trip, if the fare is less than #3000, he can take the change. If however the trip fare is more than #3000, then he can call me and I can transfer the balance to him. He said the arrangement would not work for him; so I asked if he would do the trip and I then transfer the trip fare to him at the end of the trip. He agreed to that.
Patrick did the trip and about three hours later, he ended it. Then he called me. "Oga, the trip has ended. Your guest has gotten to the hotel. The trip fare is #4,900." I told him "Ok, hold on; let me check my trip receipt." I checked, I didn't see any receipt. I called him back and told him, "I can't see any trip receipt. Are you sure you've ended the trip?" He said he ended the trip but did not confirm it because I had not paid him yet. I told him this is me ready to transfer #4900 to him, but that I need to see the receipt. And besides, you know my office in case I scam you. He didn't agree to confirm the trip. We argued on confirming or not confirming the trip for more than 40 minutes on the phone. He didn't agree. I then told him I'm not calling him again until I see a trip receipt. I then sent him a series of messages in the app requesting that he confirms the trip and also send his account details so I can pay the #4900 trip fare.
The guy confirmed the trip after 45 minutes. I got my trip receipt a few minutes later. My trip receipt reads #2,600.
So I called the idiot and asked him how much he called the fare was again. He said #4900. I told him my trip receipt is reading #2600. He said the trip was on surge, that didn't I know? I told him, Oga, if the trip was on surge, I will know at the time I ordered. The trip wasn't on surge. He insisted that the trip fare is #4900. I said Okay, he shouldn't worry. I will transfer the #2600 I can see on the trip receipt and that he should report me to Bolt for not paying the rest. The guy now said something like he can never take that. That in fact, he's coming to my office to cause trouble.
That just got me annoyed.
I told him that I would report him and this trip to Bolt and I will not pay him anything until I hear from Bolt since he wants to be fraudulent by force.
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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 3:37pm On Dec 09, 2019 |
pope191: Sorry for wot happened, but from what u said, I think u've been scammed, why enter a ride that have different driver from d pix on the App? If the driver live in d estate, best u pay him a visit. Biko, let's not blame the rider for getting scammed; just as we will not blame any driver for getting scammed. Let's bombard the driver's line with calls, sms, and WhatsApp messages. This driver should refund the rider. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 6:48pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
mejai: Please, i need advice. 1) I have an 08 corolla. I am considering using it for e-hailing or 2) Sell the corolla, add some money buy sienna and use it for transportation (inter-state) NB: A man with young family. You are a man with a family. You already own the Toyota Corolla. Do the e-hailing. On a typical day, you can put in 8 hours since it is your car and go home to your family. If you work 8 hours daily from Monday to Saturday, you can net #40,000 for yourself for the week and still have time for other things including family. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 6:43pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Sopcla: Hello
A new logistics company located at ikeja Lagos is starting January next year/month with the view of helping people grow financially, the company is about giving tokunbo car out on higher purchase, they already have 10 Toyota corolla on ground to be given out to prospective Uber/taxify/bolt drivers read more about the break down below
High grade tokunbo car strictly Toyota corolla 2005 to 2007 model
Down payment of N350k
Weekly payment of 40k 30k
The Toyota corolla at a valued market price between N1.9 and N2.0 million that implies if you are given N1.9M valued car you are expected to pay N2.5M in 15 21 months, and if you are given 2.0M worth you are expected to have paid 2.6M in 15 21 months.
[s]Benefit: ANY DRIVER THAT COMPLETES HIS PAYMENT WITHIN 12 MONTHS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE GIVEN ANOTHER CAR.[/s]
NB: please if you know you are not a naturally determined and hard working man please don't bother venturing cos the penalties for defaulters is strict, profiling and managing of the drivers is by a law firm for easy handling of defaulters, if you are interested kindly drop your number or contact this number 08037397195. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:30pm On Dec 05, 2019 |
izzou: Give us a place and location
 I'm throwing it open to the whole house. Suggestions, please ... everyone |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:24pm On Dec 05, 2019 |
ajoks533: Well spoke with owner... Said they just sold it.
Please I stand to be corrected... But it seems registered clean cars are cheaper at Abuja than here in Lagos. True. Abuja-used cars are cheaper and far better (gently-used) than Lagos-used cars; in my opinion. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:22pm On Dec 05, 2019 |
Meanwhile guys, when is our meetup? This is December 5 already. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:21pm On Dec 05, 2019 |
Prince3: I never said it's the right neither is it an offence. But if you can do it to scare touts and reduce ur fine from frsc and the rest then do it... Secondly if a sodier tells you to remove it, he is just being embittered or probably had a rough day... Worst case scenario is if you claim to be a sodier or you commit an offence that's when they will deal with you. Or you run a one-way on military guided road but anything outside this is fine. Take it or leave it Oh Ok. Seems there's a lot about the military that I don't know. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:00pm On Dec 05, 2019 |
ajoks533: Please elders in the house... Is Hyundai Elantra good for this hustle? Want to know before engaging the owner on negotiations and possible inspection. Mileage is 175000. I need your candid advise also on the value. Generally, Hyundai Elantra is cool for the job. For this specific car, it's Nigerian used; so #1 million asking price seems okay. You should be able to negotiate it to #800k - #900k if ... a good mechanic engineer you trust checks it out in and out and certifies the car okay. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 11:14am On Dec 05, 2019 |
Prince3: They won't listen to you if you prove stubborn, they will only ask to remove it since you spoke maturely and told them your reason u pasted it. Simple, it's my dad's sticker he drives the motor himself most of the times. Call to confirm. The fact that they will still tell you to politely remove it after all your explanation means you are not doing the right thing. And that's if the MPs that meet you have their head correct on the day they meet you. Should you be unfortunate to meet MPs wey their head dey turn 24/7, they will completely mess you up. Stop using Military insignia if you are not one of them. My 2 Kobo. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 3:33pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
izzou: Oga, how far the thread na? Thread is loading sir. Please no vex. Small time, every every go set. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:04pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Prince3: My Dad is a retired military personnel. Note wen you use army sticker and flag, that is not impersonation, it shows that u are somehow related to an army and it lessens threat from touts.. This is not correct. Let's assume my father-in-law is in the Air Force; does it mean I can put an Air Vice Marshal's flag on my car? |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:42pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
deedee44: No matter your status and how busy you are, if the co tent is relevant, and attractive, it will get your attention My exact point! Make the content relevant and attractive to the riders first before, for instance, spending money on advertising. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 11:12am On Nov 27, 2019 |
izzou: I'm sure they did all these, but I think the issue boils down to getting drivers to install the screens, how much are you willing to pay, and most importantly, getting the clients to advertise
Those three, to me are huge barriers Guys, you all are missing it ooo. Why would a rider order an "Uber" or "Bolt," enter and start interacting with one small screen at the back of the driver's seat? Let's imagine typical e-hailing riders: 1. The KPMG accountant leaving Egbeda by 5:00 am and who has to be in the office by 7:00 am to finish the report he dumped by 9:00 pm the night before; 2. The "runs" girl on her way to the client's place for some hours of work; 3. The bank Marketing Executive who wants the e-hailing vehicle for the next 4 hours so she can meet up with some clients and follow up on her leads; 4. Mr. Lagbaja who lives in Argungi and who wants to get to the International Airport to catch a flight; 5. Ms. Ladelu, who just came in from the abroad and wants to get to her Duplex in Ajah in peace and quiet ... I can go on and on. No matter the profile of the e-hailing rider you think of, why would he or she want to interact (press, navigate, watch, maybe buy) a screen that is installed in the car? More especially when he or she has one or more of his or her own screens? If that question can be answered, then you have a best-selling product or service ready to go. Drivers would install. Companies would advertise. But it has to start first with riders engaging the screen. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 10:21am On Nov 23, 2019 |
lin3r2: @tojahh @Ogbunigwe2018 @ajoks533 @adsmaster @nitigriti @eherbal @allmemberzinthisforum
Here is what the owner of the corrola 2004 that I discussed about said.
He wants to give the car for hire purchase @1.8m but wants me to pay within a year with no upfront payment. I told him the most I can do is a year and six months so I won't default. He said I should pray about it and get back to him asap.
Left to me I know it's something I really don't want to bother myself with but then again, I still want the house to advice.
I know it might seem like "this guy no dey hear word" but I like to hear from different people so I can make my decisions. Please guys help me in making the right decision.
By the way, I have been activated on Ocar and was called yesterday to come for training somewhere in ikeja. But I am not assure ill be in attendance because I am cash stuck at the moment.
Thanks all. It will help if we can see more pictures so we can guess the overall state of the car. But the best you should do is get a trusted engineer to check the car out for you; and that includes a VIN check. If the engineer marks the car okay, #1.8m hire purchase is a steal, but you would need about 18 months to pay for the car. I would advice you go for it. But please, let an engineer check the car out first. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 9:15pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
deedee44: Space still dey? I want to upgrade too. Thanks Space go dey for every every. Las las, na thread we go open take do am. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:18pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
donfortune48: Where I wash my car regularly. Yes ooo. You sabi 31 Road. The car wash, "happening" place. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:49pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
fabiano09: so no big boy lives in Gowon estate egbeda? There are big boys in Gowon Estate. I am not one of them. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:38pm On Nov 22, 2019*. Modified: 2:20pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
fabiano09: which yeye challenge ? come to my shop in ikota complex near vgc and I'll feed you for free. shop h442 Then let it rest, bro. I already confirmed to you that I have been lying. What else do you want? If I wanted to impress you, I will tell you I live in Lekki and form big boy. But no, I stay in Gowon Estate, Egbeda. My parents own a house there, it's a bungalow. I live in Gowon Estate too with my family so I will not be far from my widowed mother. I am not a big boy trying to impress anybody. I am a young man doing his best to make things happen for my loved ones. What's the biggie causing hassles here? |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:32pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
1daboi: if your mom has cars as you claim, begs to come take one and you refused and continue delivering 35k to someone under pressure. Then its either you're not thinking straight or you signed to be a suffer-head But let me help you since your comprehension is poor. 1. I never stated my mum has "CARS." 2. I never stated my mum begged me to come take her car. I said my mum offered me her car when she found out (mistakenly) that I was doing "e-hailing." I didn't take it because then, which one would she use? Would I allow her to start jumping buses and bikes because I want to hustle? Borrow yourself small brain abeg. Think. Think again. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:28pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
1daboi: if your mom has cars as you claim, begs to come take one and you refused and continue delivering 35k to someone under pressure. Then its either you're not thinking straight or you signed to be a suffer-head You failed this comprehension test. Go back and read that post again. Then think some, your brain is capable; trust me. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:25pm On Nov 22, 2019 |
fabiano09: won't you be too busy making 600 $ ?? There are 24 hours in my day. I work for 14 hours only. I always have time for fools. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 11:41am On Nov 22, 2019 |
fabiano09: I don't know about any other thing but you saying your mom gave you a car and you rejected it and opted for a rental at 35k is a blatant lie ,a little embellishment in a story is ok,we know that . Ride on brother. You want me to take the picture of the car and timestamp with my moniker before you believe? You want me to give you her number so you can ask her? You fucking want to meet me on 31 Road Gowon Estate anytime tomorrow or Sunday so you can confirm by yourself? WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT? |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 6:46am On Nov 22, 2019 |
fabiano09: you're lying bro. That's a fact You are correct, you know. I've been lying through and through. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:13pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
ajoks533: Is it possible to learn your side trade... I need the chips. It is possible. Please give me a day or two to arrange something. I will let everyone know about the arrangements. And it won't cost anything too. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:05pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 12:20pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
kodred: That dude doesn’t know how to pass a message. There are ways he could have driven the points home instead of telling someone to go start writing, or any other thing, that people are making a killing doing it and so therefore Drivers should stop wasting time bla bla bla
Izzou you a cool guy and I respect you but you see that guy? To punch am for mouth dey hungry me walahi. That kind person na eye-service be hin life. Shame! Lack of comprehension is your problem. Where did I tell people to do all these? And if you see me face to face you think you can handle me? |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:11am On Nov 21, 2019 |
tojahh: I'm really interested in learning the ropes with you if you don't mind.
Diversification is a thing for broad minds. My brother, the ropes are easy to learn. You write flawless English. I will arrange the small training you will need. We will discuss details later. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 2:02am On Nov 21, 2019 |
kodred: You are the one doing it wow wow wow wow wow wow my bubble has been bursted.
Will you get the fuc.k..... Go to sleep. Next time don't talk about things you don't know. Motherfucker. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:56am On Nov 21, 2019 |
Just so kodred will be clear I'm not lying.
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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:37am On Nov 21, 2019 |
kodred: Oh wow so you’ve been broken. I really feel for you bro. But it seems your experience didn’t shape you because you obviously failed to learn the lessons from your ‘hardship’.
I also won’t be wrong if I assume you’re not finding fulfillment at your present job but just have to make do because you can’t go back to driving ‘taxi’.
You need to put your head straight and not give a Bleep! That someone is writing books or descriptions and makes $1k doesn’t mean you’ll also make it. Stop the herd mentality and find something for yourself.
Just an advice. Let me just burst your bubble there. I'm the one doing $650 a month writing book summaries on the side. I was describing myself. I don't need to prove it; you can choose to believe, or not. |
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by nitigriti(m): 1:30am On Nov 21, 2019 |
kodred: Oh wow so you’ve been broken. I really feel for you bro. But it seems your experience didn’t shape you because you obviously failed to learn the lessons from your ‘hardship’.
I also won’t be wrong if I assume you’re not finding fulfillment at your present job but just have to make do because you can’t go back to driving ‘taxi’.
You need to put your head straight and not give a Bleep! That someone is writing books or descriptions and makes $1k doesn’t mean you’ll also make it. Stop the herd mentality and find something for yourself.
Just an advice. You are very wrong my dear. I'm not trying to brag, but I'm COO of the company I work for. All the perks are there. The salary is good. Let me just leave it there. I am fulfilled in my present job. |