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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by uncleck: 1:30pm On Nov 21, 2021
Restaurant business no be beans o. Bolt sweet, but if you're going with naija used car, know say you don murder sleep be that

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by goodlistener: 1:30pm On Nov 21, 2021
When u carry soldier way don high and DE vess

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by iamezekwesiri: 1:31pm On Nov 21, 2021
Goan join Uber/Taxify drivers in Nigeria page on Facebook and read up on their daily experiences...
Thank me later

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by shortgun(m): 1:32pm On Nov 21, 2021
Nigerians and band wagon mentality

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Hotzone(m): 1:32pm On Nov 21, 2021
Emeskhalifa:
If you will get a very good location with less competitors, I'd say go for the restaurant.

The current situation of the country has made uber/bolt less lucrative and also car hijack, accidents are other things you should consider but Good luck with whichever you take sha.

Cooking is lucrative but u most know how to make a good food without artificial spices.
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by itu404(m): 1:33pm On Nov 21, 2021
In life, you see some people going to and others coming. For any enterprise to succeed, the entrepreneur must have the passion for it. Bolt or restaurant, which comes first for you? Go for that with passion and high spirits, and you will succeed.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by cumoverna: 1:35pm On Nov 21, 2021
Bolt or Uber for delta state sef, how profitable is it?

Mind you na warri I de o.
Please someone should tell me o cause I am not ready to move to Abuja, Lagos or port Harcourt yet. cry
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Asagaguy: 1:37pm On Nov 21, 2021
Don't even think of venturing into private transportation like u er or bolt.the risk involved far outweigh the benefits.telling you out of experience.for further expanciation chat me 08034791528
YoungRay007:
Please nairalanders, advise me on this issue, I am thinking of a business to do but am confuse, I was thinking of opening a restaurant in a good location but my very good friend who is a bolt driver is advising me to buy a used Toyota car and register it under bolt and start driving.

I know every business has risks and reward, please what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a Uber or bolt driver, and is it that lucrative, please reply
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by BouquiLake: 1:40pm On Nov 21, 2021
What an adviser... You are going into it shocked shocked shocked. So you are not even in the business yet.

Agent8706:


Make sure it is not a Nigerian used. Speaking from experience here.

Bolt pays! It's a good business and I am going into it too.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by emynem05(m): 1:41pm On Nov 21, 2021
I do bolt part time in owerri and I still take in min 10k after fuel and bolt payment. If you go full time u go dey see 20k and above.
But get a good car, corolla matrix or any fuel efficient car. If u get good naija use it's ok or get direct UK use according to Ur money. In owerri bolt is safe from hijackers we dey see front wells from Gbois

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by eghuan1(m): 1:41pm On Nov 21, 2021
YoungRay007:
Please nairalanders, advise me on this issue, I am thinking of a business to do but am confuse, I was thinking of opening a restaurant in a good location but my very good friend who is a bolt driver is advising me to buy a used Toyota car and register it under bolt and start driving.

I know every business has risks and reward, please what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a Uber or bolt driver, and is it that lucrative, please reply


If you're in Lagos, do no, I repeat, do not go for Bolt. Just go for your restaurant business. Find a good busy location and set up there. Especially close to a bus stop or commercial area.

Work from 10am to 10pm, you're good.

But for Bolt/Uber, I won't advise anybody to go into that business if the person is based in Lagos state

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by ayzee04(m): 1:42pm On Nov 21, 2021
My one dollar advice: If you are the type that enjoys driving then
Bolt/uber is the better choice for you.
Pros:
You are sure of saving at least 10k per day after fuel and feeding that is if u drive in lagos and work from 6:am to 3pm.
You decide when to work and when not to.
Not fear of security operatives if ur papers are complete.
Cons:
Fear of theft, so avoid working at odd hours, taking trips to unfamiliar destination like some isolated areas of ikorodu, epe and inter state trips.
Dont be greedy, avoid trips with juicy offer.
When someone is offering you 10k for a trip of 3k.please na red flag.
All advice na from my experience.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Springboot: 1:44pm On Nov 21, 2021
Felicity0001 from should be in the best position to give you honest opinion.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by ecomalchemist(m): 1:47pm On Nov 21, 2021
Man must survive, it's a cold world out there.


Find someone who is doing a business and making sales offline. You’ll find many of them in Onitsha, Computer village, Aba, Alaba, Aspamda, Idumota, etc.


Most of these people have no idea what goes on online. They also do not care what goes on online.


All they care about is making sales and getting money flowing into the business daily.


Be their online person.


Bring their business online, and advertise to those who want what they sell.


You will make money doing this.


You’ll make a lot of money doing this.


As a woman, you can open an online shop for that woman selling lace in Aba, and add money on top onto for yourself. That’s your own profit on every sale.


As a guy, you can open an online store store for that man selling computers at Computer village.


Read information from Google and publish content about computers and what people should look out for before buying a laptop.


More people would begin to reach out to you when need laptops.


Reach out to that guy who makes shoes and footwear in your neighborhood and be their online guy.


Promote what they make online and add your own profit.


Look around you, look where others are neglecting, you’ll find a gem.


You can’t afford to be idle for long.
You can’t afford to stay broke.
You can’t afford to continue earning 100k salary every month.


You don’t need to be a genius to make money online, and have a better life.


Look for a business that is offline, bring it online and get them SALES.


You will make a lot of money.


Not just money...


You will build your confidence.
Your influence will grow, and...
You’ll attract more opportunities to yourself.


You need to start operating smartly.


Look for a business that is offline, bring it online and get them SALES.

Thank me later when you hit your first M.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Hayastark: 1:48pm On Nov 21, 2021
Transportation biz in Lagos would have being a cash cow cus of the population, but because of the the bad road and dishonest drivers ( if you are not driving it yourself) you might end up being frustrated when mechanic start calling bills, but in all of this nothing seem easy. Venture into the one you can manage yourself

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by EasternActivist: 1:50pm On Nov 21, 2021
ayzee04:
My one dollar advice: If you are the type that enjoys driving then
Bolt/uber is the better choice for you.
Pros:
You are sure of saving at least 10k per day after fuel and feeding that is if u drive in lagos and work from 6:am to 3pm.
You decide when to work and when not to.
Not fear of security operatives if ur papers are complete.
Cons:
Fear of theft, so avoid working at odd hours, taking trips to unfamiliar destination like some isolated areas of ikorodu, epe and inter state trips.
Dont be greedy, avoid trips with juicy offer.
When someone is offering you 10k for a trip of 3k.please na red flag.
All advice na from my experience.

Bolt and Uber set their prices so I thought undecided
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by sammirano: 1:52pm On Nov 21, 2021
People come dey dread Naija used cars. grin we are not all bad users

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by uscofield: 1:53pm On Nov 21, 2021
I am into bolt. Your location matters. It pays. You hussle at your pace and make good cash. I'll advise you go for bolt. As you save, expand into other biz that do not require much supervision. Biz like barbing saloon, boutique or even keke hire purchase.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by martinmiller: 1:54pm On Nov 21, 2021
I would have ask you to Wass app me but then lemme say it here so that pple can learn or any intending prospect looking into doing bolt or Uber for a living.

Listen to me, it is a good business if you can work your ass off including during the week. I have worked with bolt for and Uber for quite sometimes now but I quit at a point.

If you want the business so bad, your location depends on sales and how friendly you can be, your best bet is to read your client immediately they order for a ride and during conversation on phone before arrival at the point of pickup, don't buy a used Nigerian car. Gather money to buy a sound tokubo car that will last you and if possible make your money from the trade to buy a new car but I don't think it as ever happen. It might have but I have not heard it.

Sales on weekends are okay, especially if you pick up the online bois (yahoo) them fit show you love, infact buy shayo for you sef or double your pay and also they might ask you to come pick them up Lata when they are done. Your car maintenance is very complusry as you must pay your tithes to the mechs every week. Don't forget either of the two pathnering company deduct their percentage on each ride you take. However, taxify or whatever is not as lucrative as before, because alot of issues are now associated with this pathnering company which de won't tell you.

Going into food industry in Nija now can also be lucrative if done the right way, I will stop here I'm tired of typing.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Germi9: 1:55pm On Nov 21, 2021
YoungRay007:
Please nairalanders, advise me on this issue, I am thinking of a business to do but am confuse, I was thinking of opening a restaurant in a good location but my very good friend who is a bolt driver is advising me to buy a used Toyota car and register it under bolt and start driving.

I know every business has risks and reward, please what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a Uber or bolt driver, and is it that lucrative, please reply
Since you will be driving yourself,its a good deal
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Nobody: 1:57pm On Nov 21, 2021
My man go for the bolt or uber,if you own the car.
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by skywalker240(m): 1:59pm On Nov 21, 2021
Jh0wsef:
Pros
You get tips from people if you're nice / good looking.

Cons
- police fit stop you check wetin no exist
- drunk people fit enter your car from club dey constitute nuisance
- person fit point gun for your head carry your motor go sell for owode
- person fit connect to your Bluetooth dey play naira marley
- if you're good looking, woman fit assault you sexually. Gay men fit rub your chest when you dey run 100km/hr
- God go come catch you. your rider go get 80% discount off. You go travel 20 miles, trip go be N700 grin grin grin
grin grin grin grin
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Perfectbeing(m): 1:59pm On Nov 21, 2021
emynem05:
I do bolt part time in owerri and I still take in min 10k after fuel and bolt payment. If you go full time u go dey see 20k and above.
But get a good car, corolla matrix or any fuel efficient car. If u get good naija use it's ok or get direct UK use according to Ur money. In owerri bolt is safe from hijackers we dey see front wells from Gbois
Isn't Matrix a hatch back? I thought Bolt/Uber don't allow hatch backs..

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by clothingonline(m): 2:02pm On Nov 21, 2021
I need someone I can give Nissan for bolt or Uber you pay 50k weekly

You maintain the car

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Juanmike(m): 2:03pm On Nov 21, 2021
uncleck:
Restaurant business no be beans o. Bolt sweet, but if you're going with naija used car, know say you don murder sleep be that
Pls why did you say so about restaurant?
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by sylve11: 2:03pm On Nov 21, 2021
Jh0wsef:
Pros
You get tips from people if you're nice / good looking.

Cons
- police fit stop you check wetin no exist
- drunk people fit enter your car from club dey constitute nuisance
- person fit point gun for your head carry your motor go sell for owode
- person fit connect to your Bluetooth dey play naira marley
- if you're good looking, woman fit assault you sexually. Gay men fit rub your chest when you dey run 100km/hr
- God go come catch you. your rider go get 80% discount off. You go travel 20 miles, trip go be N700 grin grin grin

lmao @ gay men fit rub your chest when you dey run 100km/hr. grin grin cool

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Olayetan(m): 2:04pm On Nov 21, 2021
martinmiller:
I would have ask you to Wass app me but then lemme say it here so that pple can learn or any intending prospect looking into doing bolt or Uber for a living.

Listen to me, it is a good business if you can work your ass off including during the week. I have worked with bolt for and Uber for quite sometimes now but I quit at a point.

If you want the business so bad, your location depends on sales and how friendly you can be, your best bet is to read your client immediately they order for a ride and during conversation on phone before arrival at the point of pickup, don't buy a used Nigerian car. Gather money to buy a sound tokubo car that will last you and if possible make your money from the trade to buy a new car but I don't think it as ever happen. It might have but I have not heard it.

Sales on weekends are okay, especially if you pick up the online bois (yahoo) them fit show you love, infact buy shayo for you sef or double your pay and also they might ask you to come pick them up Lata when they are done. Your car maintenance is very complusry as you must pay your tithes to the mechs every week. Don't forget either of the two pathnering company deduct their percentage on each ride you take. However, taxify or whatever is not as lucrative as before, because alot of issues are now associated with this pathnering company which de won't tell you.

Going into food industry in Nija now can also be lucrative if done the right way, I will stop here I'm tired of typing.


undecided
Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by mu2sa2: 2:04pm On Nov 21, 2021
Dcaliphate:
Fvck Buhari.

Like if you agree.
Fvck yourself first and come back here to tell us.

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Olayetan(m): 2:05pm On Nov 21, 2021
clothingonline:
I need someone I can give Nissan for bolt or Uber you pay 50k weekly

You maintain the car


You no want 100k a week?

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Re: The Pros And Cons Of being an Uber or Bolt driver by Nobody: 2:05pm On Nov 21, 2021
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