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suco01:
Lol. Bros u be bad wicked person see as you describe am perfectly.

Lol. Wetin person go do, I hate that road pass anything, I've only been dia once dis year.

fasa199:
You have succeeded in passing the traffic?? AKUTE!!!! Chai your car ehnnnn make I keep shut.

Wetin I deh find for Akute... Me dat I'm not happy, only one trip since morning, traffic and rain, I have to off d app waiting for rain to stop

GEEBITE:
The acceptable norm in all cultures is to greet people you meet if you enter a space that isn't yours.What a lame excuse,so If you are going for interview and you are late,will a micro second hello,hi,good morning etc you offered slow you down more.I am scared for this generation really.

Don't mind ppl jare, we've lost our cultures trying to b copy d foreigners... Soh, if she can't find her way to the studio, she will come back and ask those set of people she walked pass? The way I'll ignore her, she will feel like melting at that point. Tiwa ko Tawa ni

adsmaster:
Pope abeg where akute junction dey? Coming from 3MB.

When you get to Berger proper, after passing under d over head bridge, use the 3rd exit, u will get to a 4 wayz junction, keep heading straight, once you get to a bridge with mud, drive on d hill and expect a kind of curve turn in front, from dia proceed on till you get to one of the most confused place in the world off a major road. That's akute.

Reading the page one comments and OP's heading makes me purge. Charles is now man? Too many kids on this site that knows nothing. Even someone said, he wants to be pupolar. Must you ppl talk thrash? Before Tiwa tot of singing, they have been Charles and Mariam. I don't know what happened between them, but courtesy demand some certain respect, and too bad the kind of people we r breeding... Damn it! I even think the lateness brings out her true person. Nothing stops you from frowning you smile and seriousness, greet the people u meet on your way inn, either Charles or not, so practically what she was saying, she didn't even bother to acknowledge the people she meet on her way to the studio cos she was late. To h*ll with her... We all frown at this when a stranger makes his/her way into the compound looking for someone without greeting, so let's stop being emotional here.

adsmaster:
Are you serious? Men am suppose to be at ebenezer close @ akute junction..i guess these traffic will affect me. Ease any alternative route please? Don't know my way around that area

Wicked ppl everywhere shey ppl wey deh live for Opic suppose deh request for ride at the critical time that redeem have program

fasa199:
Avoid Berger axis if you don’t want to cry all day

I was about coming out from dat area when I saw d traffic, right now I just pull over thinking of how to break d odd, I have 26 trips to cover

tojahh:
I dey tell you... I no dey follow surge o. One time I had to explain to the rider that there's surge around here hence your fare will slightly increase. The woman shout Mogbe ejor cancel e.


E better like that than we come go start fight when she don reach her house.

Boss you go mis December bonus well b dat, u can tell dem deh on slight surge and still find way to convince them to take the ride and the reason for surge... Inbtw most of them know cos the estimation price do alert dem, only person that does not bother to check estimation falls into trap.

Cooladex:
I just weak. It's even risky to carry surge this days

I did 3 surge last week and I did not tell riders, don't see reason to tell dem for prayer answered it got bad to the point of having apo failed from surulere to neca house... I review and told rider to go, when she get the receipt, she should transfer whatever she saw. App display 2300 and she did sent it.

Y1nka:
So : a fool just called me now.

Him : hello this is from Bolt, a rider just complained now that you owe her 500 naira change , and she requested that you should buy card and send to her and you refused. If you know what’s good for you send her that card now or else you’ll be blocked immediately. Bye .


Me called back: first of all Mr , Bolt does not call it’s drivers, secondly , without listening you hung up on a partner , if you were bolt is that how you’d even treat drivers?

He : cos I don’t have anything to say to you. Uche messages , but I call.


Me: Oga respect yourself and don’t ever call me back, I’ve sent her 5h change since.



Aye le... OMO ale jatijati

Lol... D hustle is real

Cooladex:
A friend chop this 3.5 surge from ago palace to Akute. 11,900.

Rider nor gree pay o!�

Bros u go pay dat kind money 11900? That's one day work

mrjaydee:
As I see request with 2.9 surge I sharply accept and called rider.
I start trip, no destination, I asked rider pls where are we going?
Rider: skdjdjrnrb4jrirjrj4j4uek
Me: where is that?
Rider: just move ahead....#@#$$#@
Me: I observed the guy was just talking to him self, I kuku just dey drive round his estate. Later I checked rider don sleep.
I parked the car to wake him up,

Rider: let me just sleep for a while
Me: which kind wahala be this? I looked for shade off my acc and engine rolled down windows. Buy food chop.

After like 30mins rider wake up, pls take me to Chicken Republic. Na so I drive go.

Rider enter chop food finish come dey sleep for der. The security came to me make I come carry am comot.

I just drive the guy back to his house. Banged the gate saw his mother. She said they have been looking for him. I just weak. I ended the trip after about 1hr 20min film.

His mum called me aside and gave me 5k cash. ( card trip) she come pray for me. For my mind I say Thank God what a nice trip. I just go home go sleep.

Wetin ukpong no go see for kitchen.

Boss u get liver oo... If nah me as I drop em for fast food spot nah transfer of problem b dat to dem b dat. But it pays to h good sha

obamat:
I need to know the cost. I am coming in from portharcourt and i am making my budget

Please any ard Ikeja should pick dis as I am far from Ikeja now. Sir, it will b best if u can drop ur number, probably someone can reach you and price negotiation can be soughted

obamat:
please I need a ride from Ikeja airport to ajah. What is the average cost on UBER. I am actually working out my budget.very urgent please

How much are u willing to pay sir?

tojahh:
@Izzuo

The burial na 1st of November o... I know say you go do fundraising for me

@Pope191

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izzou:
I wan talk am, but I say make I lock up

Lol, I used to do it with my other car, oworo to berger, but lately stopped like 5 months ago. They can not because of 400 and distort my peace. Even right now self I'm frowning fah lost in mechanic place trying to change break pad and other maintenance costin 10k

Y1nka:
Next time, on such long trips , carry road side passengers to the next city (not the ones with load o) , while you’re offline (remember to park correctly in a pay by before picking people too o). When in the city , go online for like 20-40min. If none, pick passengers forward again , repeat , till you reach a hot zone or off rural area.


So eg.

From Ibafo , you could take people by the bus too to AREPO or Berger (turn off AC). From there , turn on destination so riders don’t take you back. You’ll most definitely see a rider in less than an hour or two. It’s always better than blowing empty or sitting idle and waiting for miracle.

The never break ur car handle before abi?

Maax23:
You sound like you are new in this business. Customer first, every other thing follows. Bolt/uber no Wan hear all this good points U posted here. The only language they understand is customer satisfaction regardless of any other thing. I was almost rubbed on Sunday night at Abraham Adesanya. If not for my instinct, I would have said bye bye to my car or probably my life. But d God I serve pass dem

I've bought fuel & pop corn, just waiting....

Richdad50:


A star that couldn't shine when it was most needed. The era of sound sultan is long gone. Do what you ought to do when the intensity of your light is yet strong for a time comes when it will gradually fade away.

Richdad

U r beginning to sound like dat Nwa sometin. He has made mark in the music industry with the genre of music he sticks too, please respect that. From the days of Mathematics to natural sometin, what more do you guys want? People no longer sing, but make music, that why you have folks like Mr P, Zlatan & co

Buynowautos:
What is wrong with benz for this Job. Back I the days na regular full taxi business. Uber just make Toyota cost you can get a C class 05 almost half of what you would pay for a Corolla. Fuel consumption is not as what ppl think, maybe for the older models and caburator engines but from 2005 upward fuel economy is superb. Despite using a 3.2L 6cylinder 12plugs C class for this hustle fuel has never been my concern. I dey use like 3k fuel almost full day. And seeing riders jaw drop dey give me joy plus the way they behave to me dey just respect them self when they see Benz cos dem know say I nor be regular.

Even the parts are not expensive e full ladipo/trinity and alagunta for alimosho looking for who will patronize. One thing about these cars is if you change one thing just dont worry about it for the next 2 to 3years.

Since I bought my C class 4matic next month will make it one year na only front break pads 4k and rear right shocks 5k and auxiliary 30k I don replace for the moto.

How can I use almost 2.3m to buy this mass production cars called Corolla And then everybody go just know say na uber on seeing you pull over.

Places where I fit enter park them dey pursue Corolla users as they dont allow uber drivers to park I always see the drama and just laugh. Nigerians judge by what you own. Them go they cut cap for me saying boss anything for me? Not knowing say na hustle I dey. The one wey dey sweet me pass na airport work

In a nut shell many other cars are suitable for this hustle Peugeot 206 very light engine. Peugeot 406 fuel economy is fantastic. Make we free toyota small abeg Japan don chop belleful from Nigerians

Ah swear down boss, u r on point... Can't buy a car of 1.9/2m for dis job, it makes no sense to me, before u get cost of buying, car would have already been facing serious law of diminishing return. Ppl just pull unnecessary damand and supply on corolla, even a dude with a complete lemon will still be asking for milliond

northbird:
thanks. Oga pope, good morning.
You mentioned if the rider is not providing parking space, you mean on that road, you cant wait for rider. n b waiting for like 5mins.

Rider must be waiting by the road ready to enter the car as soon as it arrives.

pls shed more light.

I believe Herbert Macaulay is around Yaba.

Pls if I'm rite, is Macaulay, the road you will burst into by your left if you are passing along ( the front or the back) Tejuoso market.

Don't park on the road while waiting for rider, dia is always a car park space in almost every company, if the place is filled up, just use ur discretion, it's not a must to pick all rider.

tojahh:
Baba na you get this September o

I b learner o

northbird:
oga pope, pls wats wt d Herbert Macaulay road,

Xtra C caution, d touts dia r not joking like airport

What a September to remember, 18600 naira bonus. Last trip was kind of bitter-sweet... I was about to set destination on Awolowo rd, when a request beep, called rider and her destination is Lekki, while I'm looking for Ogba, had to cancel, while she called d hell off my phone (Guess I did her wrong). Not up to 5 mins, request entered and rider is going to opebi, 4 buildings to pick up point, I realize one of my tyre is completely fleet (In my mind, dis girl wicked o). I got to rider and tell em, I don't think I can make this trip for dis reason, he ask if I can change it? Sharply, I changed the tyre and we proceed. The guy complained about Nigeria all through the trip and its obvious, he have seen the other side of life. Las las rider tip extra 5h. October please b nice.

tojahh:
Quite right sir... I picked a rider sometime ago. The lady was just practically driving with me especially on the third mainland.

Lady: Bros you're speeding
Me: Sorry ma, its just 80
Lady: Will 40 not take us to my destination?
Me: Yes of course. But on the 3MB, 40 isn't really advisable but no wahala ma.
Lady: I'm advising you to drive with 40. Because if you meet traffic here, you will not remember 40 wasn't advisable right?

I just laugh and we had good conversation till she change destination to her husband's office. Man was a top personnel with DSS. She told me to wait till she's thru and even asked me to use the Office restaurant on her husband's name.

Since that day I don't go above 70. No matter how a rider urges me! Most riders dread the 3MB especially at night. Some actually close their eyes while some will bury their heads not to look at the water. The day my tyre burst untop that bridge na I draw closer to God physically.

Let's just be careful and observant. Small small we'll get it right.

40 ke it is well

MoonlightDrive:
Will try to summarize next time
Thanks.

Its cool like that boss, we learn everyday, did like 4 trips around Herbert M.today, if you are not providing a parking space for me, I'm willing and ready to cancel person don grow pass dont b stupid

MoonlightDrive:
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On the issue of loan, those who have successfully collected loans for uber business, may be in the best position to give you advice on how they were able to successfully repay the loans.

But let me share my own little experience with you.
I once collected a loan for a business transaction, let me not bore you with details, a suggestion came and i decided to make a 360 degrees change, i bought a car for uber gave it out and as they say the rest was history, had to quickly sell the car off in less than 6 months as the repayment obligation was becoming difficult each passing month.

What possible can go wrong with a loan, a lot.

1. CAR HIJACKERS ON PATROL
I survived a car hijacking incidences some months back, not far from ojuelegba, i was at AKT motor park dropping off a passenger, when i got a request less 2 mins away to pick up a rider at the pedestrian bridge (barracks bustop) before stadium. As i got closer to the pedestrian bridge, i saw my rider, he entered my car and before i could even turn the steering wheel, a corolla from nowhere just blocked my car, i was like what... what is happening , a man in police uniform, came out with 2 other guys in normal house wear, my immediate thought was that i had picked up a yahoo boy that they probably have been tracking secretly, they told the guy to get down, the guy kept on insisting why, eventually the guy got down, and the uniformed police man entered, they kept on shouting why did i pick up someone before the busstop, but i was like the bustop is less than 50 metres away, to cut a long story short, the other gang member told me to get out of my car, i said for what, as i turned to face his enquiry, the cop that entered my car took the key of my car... they even snapped my car, and promised me that a towing vehicle would come to pick up the car, (long story), no towing vehicle came. I had to order a gokada to go to my house to collect the spare key, which was brought to me in about 40mins, i spent close to 2 hours, no towing vehicle came. (LET ME TELL YOU IT WAS ALL PLANNED THE RIDER WAS INVOLVED... after the failed car theft incidence, they would have told the person who order the ride, why did he not check to ensure that the car was a corolla!)


My suspicion is that they were expecting a corolla or worst a Camry, these are the most popular cars on uber, Had i shown up with a corolla, they would not hesitate to bring out a gun, and of course i will quickly comply and get out of the car, that would have been the end of the corolla, because they probably would drive it somewhere planned, either dismantle it or drive out of Lagos after removing the tracker, for a prearranged buyer... Now if you buy your uber car on Loan, what would you do, that is not what i wish for anybody, but as i said expect the unexpected! If the person had taken a loan to buy his corolla, he would just be singing in strange voice "ni ojuelegba they know my story... in whiz kid voice". (pic attached). This incidence happened in the day time ooh not night time, my brother things are happening in Lagos.

2. GENERATION OF KAZEEMS
You get your loan buy your car, and promise to avoid all the Generation of Kazeems, to ensure no down time on your car, but let me share another experience,
I went for a routine service at one of those modern automobile workshop on the island that scan and advice you on the best way forward based on your scan result It was a routine oil and filter change. it was done as i drove off the workshop, i just wanted to check if what is used to hold the bonnet up was properly placed, guess what my engine oil cap was not put back, in place, while this could be a minor issue, imagine if, the oil change was not done, do not think such a scenario is not impossible, especially in a very busy workshop, the person who should do the oil change could be called up, he tells his busy colleague to help with the oil change but there are 2 cars for oil change, the colleague chooses the wrong car which is not yours, the guy comes, fails to check the oil gauge level, since he has seen an empty container assume the oil has been poured in the car, you pick up your car and drive off merrily, along the road things start happening.... Remember you are servicing a loan

3. ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT THEY DON'T REALLY CARE ABOUT US (CAPITALISM - DOG EAT DOG WORLD)
I ordered an uber back home yesterday, i had an interesting discussion with the driver. told him upfront that i am also in the biz, asked whether he is on hp or rental, he confessed, that he used to do HP before but he has now made up his mind for his sanity to be on rental, he is on 28k per week rental but he intends to see the owner of the car to renegotiate to N25k, He also stated that opay drivers are taking away market share. The market is getting saturated. Please you never know what capitalist policy uber or bolt can throw up. Eko cab is coming up sometimes in October 24, 2019 (with brand new cars), if i had the opportunity to order a tear rubber car, why should i order for a tokunbo at the same rate.

"During Fashola’s administration, Union Bank gave us a loan of N523m, which we used to buy brand new Nissan cars. First Bank also gave us N350m, which we used to buy brand new Toyota Corolla cars. Now, we are talking to two companies who want to buy us brand new cars. We are planning to launch it with the application."
reposting the link.
https://punchng.com/uber-bolt-others-have-caused-us-untold-hardship-suffering-omolekan-lagos-yellow-taxi-operators-general-secretary/

GTB quick credit is already changing the small loan financial market landscape, expect the unexpected.


how this will change the dynamics is anybody guess, Indriver is there, nothing is sure. If you go ahead to take this loan and bolt and uber decides to slash rates or increase their commission it becomes increasingly difficult to service your loan.

4. HEALTH CHALLENGES
I will always tell people on this forum that only celebrate great earnings, please lets us have a balance, your health also matters, in some post back i posted a link on foot issues, for other drivers to read up, i noticed my right foot was getting swollen, (yep the right foot the usual suspect, the most hardworking foot for uber drivers) honestly the fear of God was already setting in, a friend of mine was having a serious health challenge and swollen feet was one of the symptoms. What i am saying is that God forbid you need to take a month or 3 months break because of some unforeseen health challenges, how do you service your loan during those period!

5. ACCIDENT
We thank God no lives were lost, but the accident involved serious injury to other motorist, while your car is comprehensively insured, the time out to fix the car and also the cost of following up with the passengers involved in the accident will mean 1 or 2 months may pass without you having the means to meet your monthly repayment obligation.

6. VILLAGE PIPU
Over to Dru and Gazzuz on this!

I dont want to sound pessimistic but taking a loan involves so much risk, those promoting eko cab, are you sure they might not come out with a policy to frustrate uber or bolt, "this is Nigeria everybody be criminal" according to Falzthebadguy, this is lagos, for a fistful of naira, politicians are ready to mortgage the future of hardworking Nigerians.
Consider all possible positive and negative scenarios before you make that leap,

My advice:
1. Those who are in paid employment and want to earn extra on weekend, then getting a loan for uber purposes can be feasible (you can use destination setting effectively on weekdays), work like a honeybee on weekend, giving the fact that your income from your paid employment should be able to service the loan, even when there are downtime.

2. Those who have no alternative income, but want to rely only on driving uber to collect a loan, please go for rental deals, save up or look for close family friends that can give out their car and place you on n20k rental.

God bless our hustle!

Nice one

tojahh:
Not on this life will I allow 5 adults in my car. Not even my family people.

Except na children and the highest in age is below 15.

Lol, I pray I don't find myself in such instance too, surge can come wit temptation.


Red code: all drivers should proceed to ibafo! Too much sauce...

northbird:
bro. Thanks.
So you mean, if I'm closer to rider n d rider picks 'lite' I will still get d rider regardless of my being categorized under 'bolt'

Lite - 04 descending
Lite/Both - 05 ascending

I THINK picking is not by lite or both (unless d rider ordered for both, which is likely a newbie/mistake), but flow of activities for d day and closeness as well.

Buynowautos:
Na dem taxify mainland riders

Ah swear, but mainland was soh sweet for me yesterday, even missed 2 lekki trips


Inbtw: home bond and im try to get my head over tinz my eyes have seen, just thinking thru d numbers of girls I've picked from hotels or from pick up point to hotels, the rubbish deh always talk and how deh tell lies over d phone. I need to block my tots from d way I view females, deh r beginning to look like object to me.

izzou:
Na you be oga na

Bless your boy this evening Abeg. Abeg

U wet u just deh observe with Tacha matter, say me well to her

Some times I just feel lyk placing curse on riders, because it seems the heart of human is desperately wicked or they lack sensitivity. I got a request now from ijesha rd to General hospital Shomolu. Got to pick up point... Deh want to carry a big cooler, 3 mini coolers and drinks, we both stuck it inside d boot, while deh keep teasing me not to worry, deh will add to my end fare. Me: I'm not use to certain gestures, soh I'm just looking for d end point. When its was time to move, 5 persons were tryin to enter d car... Smile turn to frown like u ppl r even up to 4, I stood my ground they can save dia money, I can only do 4, deh were begging and trying to put it on my conscience, like I'm not considerate. Las las, I didn't enjoy the trip at tall, deh don't know I understand dia language, that kind of ride one just can't wait to end trip. The trip ended at 600 wit bonus of 500 and dis people r still complaining its too expensive. I wish deh can look into my heart and see my wish for dem.