₦airaland Forum

Felicity0001:
You re right with other summits but with the bolded I think I beg to differ.

Drivers make more more driving with uber on the 3% promotion even with their lesser fair than with bolt with 15% reduced commission after 40 trips with their higher fair.

Each to his own bro. I still maintain that you make more money on Bolt... my humble opinion. You get more requests on Bolt, better fare on Bolt.

dckng16:
Bro forget better app. It is all about the Benjamins and good customer service. Opari, Nothing more.

Felicity0001:
Not drivers but the platform.

Why are things different with UBER? The reason is because uber is discipline, honest, organize and has integrity.

If only you understood the discipline and orderliness the N400 cancellation fee is installing on riders you would know why uber riders are well behaved and well mannered. But, same reason bolt is using to their advantage of grabbing the market which in the real sense is corruption, biasment, cheating to drivers and in general, a lack of integrity. All because they are aware the nigeria society is corrupt.

But one thing is sure, any organization without integrity will not stand the test of time.

Hmmm... you sure have a point here. I don’t drive on uber but I notice how drivers comport themselves when I’m on Uber ride. I couldn’t agree with you more

northbird:
But trust me, the day a new app comes on board esp. guys in d Lyft category.
bolt and uber will sit up, a lot of riders use uber cos fares are lower.

Intact, most riders have the two apps n dey compare prices.

Was coming from Ibadan one evening, n on getting to Mowe, a lady sitting directly in the front seat was trying to book a ride.

Destination. Ajah. PU. Berger.
She tried bolt estimate 5,800-6,200

Uber est.4,800- 5,000.

Sharply ,she closed the Bolt app. n used Uber.

I'm lyk that's a journey wt intense traffic of over 2hrs n trip go end you wud see 3,500.

Seriously uber drivers r trying.

who no like better thing?

For me I prefer using Uber obviously coz of their low fares and the fact that drivers are more cautious and aware when on an Uber ride. But then I use bolt more coz my area in festac you wait longer when you make an Uber request

deedee44:
Transferred aggression. They're mostly always in severe pains mentally, spiritually and sometimes physically

northbird:
Very correct bro. I mean these are riders that don't dare misbehave in a public transit even BRT , but on ehailing, they just lose basic decorum.

Exactly. Blame it on drivers conduct

northbird:
You are right bro. Taking the bull by the horns.

It was when Opay started the destination feature that bolt quickly adapt sharpaly.

OG.. on point

ekehopp:
Manner of approach is everything. Especially when na you need rating,
Advice on use of facemask the way you would advice The Governor, or a mentor if he/she was in your car.
Politely. You can even joke about it. Abeg no vex etc, police can give me wahala etc, plus its Uber rules etc

Manner of approach bawo... asslicking riders you mean, when it’s not children you are carrying.

As adults they should know the right thing to do. It’s just the Nigerian mentality where the next person wants to feel smarter or superior. It’s good to inculcate discipline in these riders in our little ways.

davit:
I concur. We just need more platforms to avoid all these issues with the few available.
I thought Mr Taxi was going to join early this year though. May be Covid don spoil their plan.

My guy we have a couple of them already. They either are not serious or they don’t understand the business.

We can have a thousand platforms, but if they don’t challenge the status quo or at the very least do what others (Bolt) are doing, then forget it

davit:
I think this is one area Uber is better than Bolt. I wrote Bolt messages regarding riders claiming they didn't get guidelines about Covid precautions. Imagine them telling me they did when it is obviously not so. I wrote them again that riders have been giving low rating cos they won't comply with the guidelines. Bolt said I shouldn't worry. They will look into it. Rating kept falling until it got to 4.37. Na so Bolt yank me off indefinitely.

Please guys is Uber taking new drivers now?

You can never compare Uber with Bolt. Uber is miles ahead of other partners in the e hailing business.

The reason why Bolt seems to be better in Nigeria is because they fit the Nigerian system. Uber is just too rigid and hardly compromise and that is why Bolt has more riders and drivers.

So in totality, I think Uber is still the best but when it comes to making money, Bolt is king.

Any idea if Bolt has opened their offices?

omorkelly:
Bro i am still waiting for them to open their office so i can go for training & activation

Okay.

Ghost1994:
So my experience today.

Got the request from Ozone Yaba, on Uber.

Me: hello got ur request I'm on my way to pick you up
R. Okay no p I'm waiting
Me. Zooom... arrived "A.c. off" waiting for her to come out. After 2 mins waiting, she's finally out.
R. I'm going to Cele hope no traffic.
Me. Okay I'm starting the trip and I'll check if there's traffic or not.
While checking gmap, I was telling her to put face mask on and fasten her seatbelt.

She fasten her belt put her face mask on her lap.

Me. I'm already driving towards murtala way. Naso I noticed she didn't put her face mask on.

I was like with due respect young lady, kindly help me wear your face mask even if you can't wear it, just hang it on ur jaw.

R. Haha oga what's this nonsense you be novice on this job abi you don't know say while you're in the car, you don't need face mask.

Me. In my mind I was like "ewo tun leleyi" which kind witch be this wey village people and uber send come meet me for Wednesday morning?

R. Oga have never used face mask since beginning of covid19 and nobody try to arrest or say anything to questioning me even I took uber yesterday I didn't wear it. "Oga please stop correcting me and drive"

Me. Just kukuma turn back! On heading to her pick up point she started saying shit I never respond so far I didn't ask you to pay no wahala.

Me. As i reached the coded hotel where I picked her at the back of ozone naso mallam security been asked wetting happen? Aunty just be on phone saying check the number I sent you you've to do something with your drivers.

I don write uber before I dropped her so make she even call buhari which I obviously knows say na saka call she dey make I no send her mama.

So my question is that why some driver thinks only about money and not their safety? How's she doing it without wearing face mask and entering uber/bolt.

Please let's keep necessary precautions na who dey alive go pay HP and Rental.

#Stay safe

You did the right thing my guy.

Apart from your safety, you saved yourself from trouble. Imagine if police or LASTMA had arrested you for your rider not wearing face mask... I bet she would feign ignorance and let you bear the consequences of her action, as they would always assume it is your responsibility to remind your riders to use face mask.

As for the drivers that compromise their health and safety, it says a lot about them. For Uber, so long as you’ve written them, be rest assured they would work in accordance with the rules.

NB: I really don’t know why it is mostly girls from one hotel to another that give issues on this job... I mean all these girls that know nothing.

omorkelly:
Morning Gentlemen,
Since March, I switched on my apps(uber&ocar) yesterday and couldn't grossed 10k.
Almost 2 hours now, no any request.
Never know its this bad!

what of your Bolt app? Put it on

What of Calvin Klein products like eternity and the rest

Nice job op and please where are you located?

GennyCheta:
You are there!!!! Lolzzz
Even looking at the mirror in the market or at night.
Too much fear and crazy anxiety then

crazy stuff I tell you. We were young and naive

Chai.. I used to believe that when you bend down to look through your legs in the market , you will see dead people who came to the market and could lose your life

Also I used to believe that it was witches and dead people that trade in night markets

pope191:
Yea! I realise u got ur message from foreigners, that's why I'm trying to find out if it is d same. People have similar issue and I'm yet to see anyhow get unblock via mail, so the best bet is just to wait till we can relate in our mother tongue one on one.

dckng16:
I ve been in your shoes before, It can be frustrating. I was told something like that too last year my account was block. But I went back on my knees table d matter before Jehovah jireh, they sent me an SMS I should come back for retraining. They unblock my account. Ocar request is slow. It takes hours to get request. Uber is a slavery app. I would advice you get your Bolt account app unblock at all cost.

wow... good one. That’s faith and hope right there, and God never fails

I honestly do not see myself doing e hailing without Bolt. The rest are okay o but I think Bolt makes the difference. I’ll surely take your advice

Thanks for sharing

kalex0:
Thank you

Please what about corolla 1999 model?

no sir!

pope191:
Boss can u explain more on this? Is it via mail? If yes, can I see the mail? Just trying to figure out way forward.

Mine was via mail and their in app message

I think the only way forward is to visit their office or at the very least speak to their customer care representative

davit:
So guys Bolt Don tell me sey my account block is indefinite. Please who is on Ocar here? You dey get trips for island?
Is Uber onboarding now too?

I m on offline fully now oo. Kindly update me with trips. Gat bills to pay.

so sorry to hear that. Their indefinite block most probably turns to a 10 year ban and then a permanent block.

I’ll advice you don’t lose hope tho until you visit their office

Felicity0001:
Will an ibo man block a driver for just cancellation when he owns him above 4or5k? Think about this.

You have a point cos I owe them around 1k+ before I was yanked off.

But I think it is automatic. I mean when you exceed the cancellation threshold and after a while you don’t balance the cancellations rate, the system will automatically yank you off.

Please any idea if Bolt’s Lekki office is open

Happy new month guys

micxwell:
Hi. Your answer lies on this particular thread. It's just a little bit above 100pages! Read 50 plus pages and you'll be fine. Tenthman, OmaniPadmeHum, Myself and my other Ogas' here have shared stories related to what you are looking for. Just find the time to read bro.
Peace!

Haba boss... you for just help am with the answer at once nah

Babadee1900:
I tried to protest it but I was alone, the towing van guys were ready to do their thing. I had to just give in.

It’s all in the past now bros. I already took two bottles of stout to cool down. Tomorrow I hit the road again.

some days are like that bro. You win some and you lose some... tomorrow’s another day.

Tho you can’t be too careful but be more mindful of places you park

izzou:
[color=royalblue]Na rental I get oh

Drop a mail if you need it[/color]

kensonw4@gmail.com

pope191:
unblock ke, when they still held ur account down, I've never check Bolt on twitter before, but I was forced to send a msg via twit, somehow came across this guy with same complain since 2 months and yet to be unblock... I think the only hope here is when they resume or their call line agent's starts answering calls, so we have to wait till they open lekki office.

Inbtw I find this on twitter, how we go settle this matter now? Bolt said no transfer, yet this rider get some high on her right to insult drivers for doing the wrong thing. Crazy world! When abnormal becomes the norm, we Kind of forget what is right or wrong.

well I guess those are the options left. Let’s wait and see how it goes

Any idea if they will open next week?

pope191:
This one is a bag of trouble, even if d rating humble her, I'm sure sometin still want to seek for fault in her. On d second tot ask someone doing life on both if he have another chance, what will he do? Surely I won't cancel *My reality*

Davit, hope deh have unblocked u guy, finally I'm left with no choice than to romance Uber

not yet bro.

How about you... has your account been unblocked?

dckng16:
You re welcome bro. Yea bigger things, I like that word.

sure thing bro. Bless up

InfinityEstates:
Rider did not show, Number not available, Forbidden area, I do not wish to serve this client... I've use them all as the case demands. If Bolt blocks today, man go still survive. The good thing is that you've adapted to the situation. Hopefully you'll get unblocked soon.

Question: How many times can a rider cancel before getting blocked?

i hope so too bro

Well I don’t know how many times you cancel before you get blocked. I never knew one could be blocked as a result of rider did not show cancellations until I tried to login and noticed my account was blocked

dckng16:
Na WA O, for this Economic recession wey all man dey find money....You need Jesus. Only him can make them unlock your account.

thanks for your concern bro. We just pray and hope for bigger things

Felicity0001:
Now you have succeded in confusing me. Will find out more about that

no holiday on the 29th. June 12 is the new democracy day

InfinityEstates:
Ah an? 2030 bawo?

Question: Do you guys allow the 5mins to elapse before cancelling? Me I've been cancelling and nothing has happened (yet).

Went out when the cloud was getting dark hoping to get small change. Rain started heavily and was about turning back home when request entered. Called rider, number didn't connect. I was close to PU and I slide on "Arrived". If if not close to PU, I still do that once the number didn't go through. Later cancelled after 5mins.

Second request came in. I had to go and make a turn that would take me about 10mins for a (definitely) N500. I made the turn alright, but didn't stop at PU. Straight to my house.

We go move Lagos another day abeg...

all I can say is that you should be careful about your rider did not show cancellations. Always try to check the percentage at the end of the day

About your question... yes I did cancel all trips after 5 minutes. Well I’m left with the option of doing only Uber but Uber no be work. I’ve moved on already.