₦airaland Forum

Susantice:
Las las Everything will adjust.
Life will go back to normal
Fuel will hit 1700 per litter
It will become a normal lifestyle soon.

PMs can’t hit 1700, unless dollar goes beyond 1600. Max is 1300 and if the government is ready to be responsible, they won’t increase it above 855. If Dangote fuel is enough to serve Nigeria, all they have to do is subsidize him and make sure subsidized products are not taken away from Nigeria.

izzou:
[color=royalblue]I really can't say.

But i believe Nigeria is hard on everybody, including riders.

Which rider will see (for the same destination) 10k on Uber, 6k on Bolt and 4k on Indrive, and still choose Uber?

The whole thing is a mess [/color]

You ripped my mind out. I only choose not to say this, so it won’t seem as if I’m being an advocate. This has nothing to do with if driving is worth it or not. Whatever we are facing now in this country is a general thing for people that are mostly living honestly. Barbers no longer on gen at night, unless there’s a client. How many event did any witness today? What is the traffic situation like lately? Is there even anything such as peak hours at VI lately. Someone earning 150k and he’s spending 5k on transport everyday, what is left?

Economy ti da ru… Bolt increase price, but drivers are not loyal. Riders switch to Indrive and Drivers follow them. Price became poorer than it was before fuel increment. To the glory of God, I jejely drove my car back home and put energy into something else. Either indrive is working on price or they just don’t care. There’s no such thing as price threshold on Indrive right now and I can’t be using my eyes to see such nonsense. I picked one 2800 going to Surulere from Agege and told her what I saw is 28k, she screamed 😂 madness jam madness.

In a nutshell, drivers are way less compare to riders right now and the Suzuki boys are not helping (which is understandable). Some riders as well don’t even like the Suzuki and won’t ride on it (which is irrelevant). We human are social animals. The increment put people in tense and chokehold right now, but they can’t stay indoor for long before adjusting to their cravings and lifestyle. I think by next month, things will get much more better.

pope191:
😂😂😂 omo I’ll advice any age to leave o… as long as you can carry yourself. I don buy fuel 35k within 2 days and I am not smiling atall. I feel like placing curse on drivers on indrive. 😂

Omoapena you think I was joking here. Before trip drop, e don go. I just deh wonder, where those drivers they get fuel. On Wednesday I jejely go park car.

tojahh:
He was actually referring to him., we all know how e dey go, everyone seem to have an underground fight with everyone here. That's how we roll here, no need acting.

Underground fight ke, Abi Felicity and Dapo head no correct. If I carry my kala enter, who goes them? Ahoy!

Boss no be everybody get underground fight for here 😂 some of us nah above ground.

davit:
Still like a dream!

It is well boss

It is well

Pearl1910:
Lolz ... Remind me again. Where is the list wey ur name dey Inside. When Atiku and Peter Obi dey go court, Sowore self dey follow go?

Gentlelife, Pope, Tojah, Barbiturate, Omoapena, Ksmart kindly locate me on Whatsapp

Dearest Pearl,
Nothing is good about the evening, especially when we are already running on deficit. Literally it seems like a stop gap to an end, but it’s Ohk. Please help me to add 100 to it for bank charge and VAT.
It seems Omoapena is angry and may not need his. An angry man needs nothing so says my grandpa. You can as well add his inheritance. Judiciously, it shall be put to use.
Yours Sincerely,
Sodiq Pope.

Omoapena:
😁😁😁


Pearl is trying to clear it but custom network is down and he has to exercise patience

Leave that thing you are saying. He should resign if he’s not capable. If he need more hands, is Tojahh a joke to him. Can’t he see how Tojahh is anxiously waiting to devour custom. Gather everyone, let’s widen their net with mass protests. Just he know, we are not going to take rice in place of monetary value.

mejai:
@pope191, don't u think a second 'machete greetings ' as a reminder will be needed.
A World class letter

I’ll need extra sheets for this letter. Time is the greatest enemy of man, just as delay they say is dangerous. Who help me see my eraser, e b like I need to clean this “machete greetings” and change it to “nuclear greetings” so Pearl will understand we are at war with the universe. The only thing left is blu 🤦‍♂️

donfortune48:
Lolzz.
Any age actually.
If you can afford it, please do it.
I chose that age range to avoid bias.

Less than 5% of people who left Nigeria legally regret it.

I ask because I’ve heard load of stories. Change in lifestyle with 2 years. We’ve not know peace in this country since May 2023. We used to manage the situation before May 2023, but now is hopelessness.

Omoapena:
45 don enter travelpause🤣🤣😔🤣

😂😂😂 omo I’ll advice any age to leave o… as long as you can carry yourself. I don buy fuel 35k within 2 days and I am not smiling atall. I feel like placing curse on drivers on indrive. 😂

Tojahh and Omoapena light of the world don wake. Wey the money 💰 make una do quick

donfortune48:
Honestly.
IFSHR left this country less than 2yrs ago and he could comfortably gift 200k now. That's evident that he's well settled over there and is already doing well for himself.

It cost both him and his partner less than 5m to run the whole package then. And now it costs averagely 20m to move to the UK.
Imagine what would become of him, if he didn't make that wise decision to leave at that time, cos he may not afford the current cost, if he had stayed back.

I'll say it again,
If you're not above 35yrs and you're a graduate with a degree, please leave the country, if you can afford it.

45 nko 😂

donbrowser:
I have never claimed to be rich.

So why do you always act as if you know what Dagonte is going thro, when you’ve never been in his shoes? Abi you be native doctor? Because nah only em they see for people, but can’t help himself.

If they leave you, e sure me say you go advice em on how best to run his refinery.

izzou:
[color=royalblue]He said it would eat 15 million.

So, it's very possible to need 8 million upfront[/color]

There’s a student loan, she can start her life with that. Atleast some that is looking for 8million should have 2 million. 10 - 15 million for start up

tojahh:
In business for 5 years under Buhari ati Babalawo Rice Merchant. How do you expect her to have 8m ehn?

No be me talk say printing nah cash cow

tojahh:
I'm seeking 100k. edaku

Meanwhile Pearl1910

What's the update. E dey abi e no dey?

Drop your account.

donbrowser:
8 million naira

For someone that have been in business for 5 years and 2 grants? Can also make 90k daily. 😂 the way you guys throw advice up and down here. You don’t seem to me like someone that has ever had 2 million in his name.

donbrowser:
I have a friend in the business. The machine is expensive that's it. She's currently seeking a loan to get it

Like how much is she seeking?

Glithronix:
Funny enough, majority of those riders know what's up.
Since the change in fuel price, I don't pick rides, I bid higher and they mostly accept.
Today alone, the extra tips I got from them covered my meal for the day, 3k.
These people been tipping extra like say dem plan am this week.
But I dey compare Bolt and indrive for same ride - indrive dey high pass bolt in SOME areas and vice versa.
Well, fuel don increase, rides must increase, too. No time.

Much respect, boss.

Few, not all. Some will leave the price to the barest because they know one driver will eventually pick it. To some drivers it’s about more trips, more money, but how about breaking even? Car maintenance as well?

Well I think we don’t have enough riders right now. Every where seem boring with Baba’s midas touch. I just open the app to even see what the price looks like on a normal Monday morning rush and it’s not enticing atall.

laptopsforsale:
I don't want to believe some drivers are living from hand to mouth, hence their accepting just any trips as two people have opined so far. Driving hustle is one that the cost of inputs (particularly fuel) will hit you within a short while, so if you are not operating profitably, the reality will hit you within 48hours max when you need to refill your tank, as you will wonder where all your money went.

While factors like road familiarity, proximity to residence or other desired locations can make some drivers accept certain trips with seeming ridiculous amount, I do believe that most of such drivers have gained some efficiency as regards "source of power" for their cars

I personally see this whole fuel chaos and crisis as a blessing in disguise, because it will ultimately lead to people seeking independence from fuel as fuel is not only so expensive, it is also extremely difficult to buy. We are already seeing a significant a massive adoption of solar energy in households, offices and industries.

While we wait for solar or electric-powered vehicles to become mainstream in Nigeria, a quick way to reduce your reliance on fuel and gain some efficiency as a driver is through the adoption of CNG in the mid-term.

I know this is a touchy subject as some of us have valid reasons against CNG, but I cannot see any other alternative that brings cost-savings even in the short term for drivers that are always on the road, and I think e-hailing drivers and companies should be on the forefront of this CNG adoption because there is a limit to how high prices can be increased to.

On one of my visits to NIPCO CNG Station at MFM to make enquiries early this year, I met 2 e-hailing drivers and I was shocked at the savings they reported when they compared operational cost of fuel and CNG even as at then. I can only imagine what those cost-savings will be now that fuel price is on steroid. Infact, one of them stays at Ajah, but he has structured his schedule to get a trip that will bring him to MFM axis so that he can refuel before going home for the day.

Let us work towards de-coupling ourselves from fuel as much as possible. It is a curse and a tool with which a few elite have held us hostage for decades. I hope we see several NGOs and Non-profits springing up to drive this, because it is a just cause.

#DecoupleFromFuel

It’s not about getting the CNG itself, but the after effect. I think one need to take out time to study this.

Welz:
As someone said, many drivers feed from hand to mouth, (no work no chop). I have done just 3 trips this week and they were all destination trips. My advice to anyone that cares to listen now will be to start looking for something else to do. Driving with the current price of fuel and cost of car maintenance with the current fares is not it at all.
Also, I just spent 150k on AC

You’re on point boss.

Pearl1910:
Na like this Bolt take spoil market for this Lagos. Although Uber was too high handed.
The drivers they blocked all ran to Bolt.

I think the app companies should come together and have a unified price. New comers shouldn't be allowed to operate with crashed prices in a bid to get market share.
If the app companies will not agree then we need regulation.

I honestly don’t want to dabble into this price of a thing too deep. It’s not today, market will regulate itself. My most concern is the state of the nation, maybe the importers are the ones enjoying and on the flip, they’ll tell you they don’t have money to import goods. Workers are already complaining of hikes in transportation, food stuffs will follow soon. Cost of maintaining car is sick. If things continue in this progression, one may not be able to buy same car after 2 years. E.g if one buy Corolla like 2 years ago for this hustle, can we say we’ve saved to enable us buy same car at present value? I guess the challenges of life is another hurdle ( taking care of family and paying bills).


About price… if fuel goes back to 100 naira today, the app won’t automatically reset back to the value of such. It will take some time. The only problem I have here is drivers not ignoring some trips. Drivers inability not to off their app. If some go offline, it will be surge for another. All in all, let all man do what works for them..

Omoapena:
I been think you park your car o....

Said I won’t queue to buy fuel at 885. I’ll rather park the car.

During this last madness, I left home around 5 30am and got back around 6pm. That’s my worst search for fuel ever.

Glithronix:
Oya no vex.
But the thing don turn me to a 'bidder'.
Me wey I hate bidding, omoh, I don dey bid higher now.
I dey get luck sha. But e dey take time sometimes.


Much respect, sir.

Not about you boss. I’m just saying if the hustle doesn’t make a sense, we should know be the quality of trips we pick. Price can’t remain the same and drivers keep jostling for trip, only to complain later. It won’t k*ll if everyone aim for the last price, since riders won’t stop fine turning price.

Barbiturate:
Reason I dropped that message.

I understand drivers are more then riders right now, but delay in picking trips won’t be bad. It’s only a small engine that can compete with todays price. I’ve been having a good day tho, but the prices I am seeing and they way they pick it is crazy.

Glithronix:
Someone should, on our behalf, inform indrive about increase in fuel prices in Nigeria.
Be like these people still dey jonz.

Much respect, bosses.

I have said I won’t pay attention to any driver that complains about the hustle. Drivers are really fo*ling out here. Barely any change in price and they are rushing the trips like kilode.

I’ll just be observing from here 😂

Pearl1910:
Wetin be tikor tikor?

My oga no mind the car, e don deh alright. I hope you are doing marvelously marvelous. The lord is your strength. Weldone! See, don’t change your way oo. It’s the way you’re doing, you should continue to be doing. You’ll not jam oo, your car will not consume fuel oo.

Barbiturate:
Today hustle don make me dey reason somehow about this hustle! God go help us

Boss if you are doing Indrive, you can still get it on. Even since this matter I have gear up. Tho, you’ll have to work extra and be patient. One of the rules is never to embark on a trip that doesn’t work for you. Drivers will pick crazy trips, but don’t join them in such. Sit tight? Calc your fuel and what it should return for things to make sense for you.

Omoapena:
Come and buy fuel pump😁

Agba Mechanic without sirtifikate… why not let mechanic give me the right solution

@Pearl my car is just doing tikor tikor once I blow speed. Please what could be the reason?

Omoapena:


E don show for your side?

How that’s side