Conner44:


Yeah you're correct. Thankfully it's not a geography exam I for fail.

But truth is, in USA driving from one part of the same state to the other part and back can be as if you're driving from lagos to sokoto.

Some people even drive more than 50 miles to and from work daily. Factnis that when it comes to road distances their scale is a lot different from ours.

Atk1nson:


what exactly is bolts operating cost?

They don't own the cars, they do not bear the cost of repairs or maintenance of the cars...the software is a sunk cost, only updates are being done.

Why will they be struggling?

I do not see why any hailing company with enough commission to cover staff salaries and rent should struggle. Except their head office has given them target or they took a foreign loan from their head office.

YeyeGbami:


Only if you dey in haste to commot, i never blow back empty. If i park for that eatery wey dey navytown entrance. it won’t take me 15 mins to get trip out of there.

Omoapena:



I no go still take trips to that area...

GeneralZodd:


Bolt na No 1 for the game. Others follows, but Subsidy removal is really affecting Bolt. I was at their new office yesterday at Providence streets, as in very small office with only 2 staffs attending to drivers. One rude girl and one well manarred guy at the counter. Their formal office used to be very Big with offices, conference rooms, toilets and so many staffs with alots of drivers trooping in and out for support, but yesterday scene didnt show sign of growth. I hope indriver won't take over from them.

SHOOPSYN:

I just have phobia for these parts of Lagos state.
Alakija,
Orile Iganmu,
Okokomaiko,
Mile2/Apapa
Amukoko,
Oko Agbon ,
Igbo Elerin
Ojo
Badagry ofcurse. Those names are even sound scary ...Just getting use to Festac lately.
I cancel any trip going to Ifelodun Ajeromi, irrespective of the surge.

Conner44:


Hehehe this life is funny sha, these places you're afraid of are the same places many people are very comfortable with. Most of these places are just along that straight stretch of road from orile to badagry. I understand work is still ongoing on the road but they have gone very far.

What exactly do drivers fear going to these routes? Is it Lastma, Vio, frsc, traffic or just plain bad roads?

Unless seeing passengers taking you back out is the phobia I don't see why the excessive fear. Truth is that all those state government's forces that terrorise motorists in most other parts of lagos are very laid back and relaxed along that lagos - badagry axis for the usual taxis and private vehicles. Only those hauling goods get jittery and for good reason (customs checkpoints)

The only major places I know where you're likely to jam wereys are between mile2 and maza-maza first gate (VIO Office on service lane), between Alakija bridge and Barracks (FRSC office on service lane) and at Okokomaiko/iyana-oba (LASTMA at that under bridge turning towards iyana-school/igando) but all in all those ones at these axis aren't as strict as the ones you usually jam at other places in lagos.

When it comes to traffic the major places to watch out for are at volks/alaba and trade fair sides going towards mile2 between the hours of 4:30pm - 6pm (because of traders closing from market) and passing Satellite town on the days when tankers are loading petroleum products from the oil depots because they might cause slight traffic between trade fair and abule-ado where they park and queue, then just before Finaija/Dantata bus stop (between abule-ado and alakija) where they have to turn into ijegun to load their fuel, kero and diesel. If its about bad roads then its unless you're going towards and passing ijanikin you'd encounter it where I'm sure the road work is still ongoing.

Well maybe it's because I've been living along this axis since the day I was born that's why it's very comic seeing drivers groan about coming here. I swear if I was driving on ehailing and I encountered any passenger coming towards this side I will first groan because of the location like you guys always do just to get them to take the trip offline so I can hammer full time and very comfortably

I even see residents here complaining that most ehailing drivers don't agree to come to festac/Satellite and I smile. Maybe it's because this is mostly a residential part of the state hence it will be mostly easier to get trips out in the mornings and back in the evenings.

Johnchrix:


Oga YeyeGbami I greet you..God bless you.

Pearl1910:


Lolz...if I see Alaba or Lasu from Lekki I go try am. Provided rider agrees we pass thirdmainland bridge.

Conner44:


Hehehe this life is funny sha, these places you're afraid of are the same places many people are very comfortable with. Most of these places are just along that straight stretch of road from orile to badagry. I understand work is still ongoing on the road but they have gone very far.

What exactly do drivers fear going to these routes? Is it Lastma, Vio, frsc, traffic or just plain bad roads?

Unless seeing passengers taking you back out is the phobia I don't see why the excessive fear. Truth is that all those state government's forces that terrorise motorists in most other parts of lagos are very laid back and relaxed along that lagos - badagry axis for the usual taxis and private vehicles. Only those hauling goods get jittery and for good reason (customs checkpoints)

The only major places I know where you're likely to jam wereys are between mile2 and maza-maza first gate (VIO Office on service lane), between Alakija bridge and Barracks (FRSC office on service lane) and at Okokomaiko/iyana-oba (LASTMA at that under bridge turning towards iyana-school/igando) but all in all those ones at these axis aren't as strict as the ones you usually jam at other places in lagos.

When it comes to traffic the major places to watch out for are at volks/alaba and trade fair sides going towards mile2 between the hours of 4:30pm - 6pm (because of traders closing from market) and passing Satellite town on the days when tankers are loading petroleum products from the oil depots because they might cause slight traffic between trade fair and abule-ado where they park and queue, then just before Finaija/Dantata bus stop (between abule-ado and alakija) where they have to turn into ijegun to load their fuel, kero and diesel. If its about bad roads then its unless you're going towards and passing ijanikin you'd encounter it where I'm sure the road work is still ongoing.

Well maybe it's because I've been living along this axis since the day I was born that's why it's very comic seeing drivers groan about coming here. I swear if I was driving on ehailing and I encountered any passenger coming towards this side I will first groan because of the location like you guys always do just to get them to take the trip offline so I can hammer full time and very comfortably

I even see residents here complaining that most ehailing drivers don't agree to come to festac/Satellite and I smile. Maybe it's because this is mostly a residential part of the state hence it will be mostly easier to get trips out in the mornings and back in the evenings.

vivalavida:


Funny enough, I have lived òn same route most part of my ife. My office is around same area too. I did è-hailing briefly last year. No time will I switch on my bolt or indrive app without getting a ride. Most times the ride takes me to the island. There are always ride. The main road has even been completed which makes it all better. At least from my base in iyana-isashi to either mile 2 or egbeda can be done without breaking a sweat except for minor traffic at igando on that egbeda route. As far as it is rides, there are always rides.

SHOOPSYN:

I just have phobia for these parts of Lagos state.
Alakija,
Orile Iganmu,
Okokomaiko,
Mile2/Apapa
Amukoko,
Oko Agbon ,
Igbo Elerin
Ojo
Badagry ofcurse. Those names even sound scary ...Just getting use to Festac lately.
I cancel any trip going to Ifelodun Ajeromi, irrespective of the surge.

Baker77:

3MB Na long journey baba... use Eko bridge connect Orile then use service lane down to Lasu gate ..very smooth road....

Pearl1910:


U mean with all the signs boldly written everywhere in the airport u still parked to pick up someone?
U sure like learning by personal experience

Glithronix:

Ooh, you wanted to pick someone at the airport arrival?
With time, you will understand the game.

Much respect, baba.

Baker77:

3MB Na long journey baba... use Eko bridge connect Orile then use service lane down to Lasu gate ..very smooth road....

Glithronix:

With time, you go get the drill.

Much respect, boss.

PuZZyNegro:


It's all about areas people are familiar with. I can take a trip to Benin City, but will never take a trip to Ibadan here.

The first time I took a ride to Ayobo, police arrested me for one way.

Some of these places may have a smooth road to drive through but when there's any diversion into the streets, it's horrible.

Festac has terrible bad roads with Okada driving recklessly in between cars. It's only on Sunday that anyone that wants to experiment with these places can do so.

Getting trips in those places isn't the problem, but getting trips bringing you back to your desired destination is. Most trips you get will have a long pick up distance and time due to obvious reason - fewer driver availability. Also, the time of the day matters the most. I stay at Yaba and you don't expect me to take a trip to such a place by 4pm. Most trips on that axis revolve around that axis.

Like this, I even avoid trips going to Lekki phase 2 as much as I avoid trips going to that Alasia side.

MrReeseG:


I didn't park directly in arrivals
I parked after it, descending that bridge... Plus, like 5 other cars were parked there with people inside (it was my first time driving to the airport myself).

SHOOPSYN:

I just have phobia for these parts of Lagos state.
Alakija,
Orile Iganmu,
Okokomaiko,
Mile2/Apapa
Amukoko,
Oko Agbon ,
Igbo Elerin
Ojo
Badagry ofcurse. Those names even sound scary ...Just getting use to Festac lately.
I cancel any trip going to Ifelodun Ajeromi, irrespective of the surge.

Conner44:


Hehehe this life is funny sha, these places you're afraid of are the same places many people are very comfortable with. Most of these places are just along that straight stretch of road from orile to badagry. I understand work is still ongoing on the road but they have gone very far.

What exactly do drivers fear going to these routes? Is it Lastma, Vio, frsc, traffic or just plain bad roads?

Unless seeing passengers taking you back out is the phobia I don't see why the excessive fear. Truth is that all those state government's forces that terrorise motorists in most other parts of lagos are very laid back and relaxed along that lagos - badagry axis for the usual taxis and private vehicles. Only those hauling goods get jittery and for good reason (customs checkpoints)

The only major places I know where you're likely to jam wereys are between mile2 and maza-maza first gate (VIO Office on service lane), between Alakija bridge and Barracks (FRSC office on service lane) and at Okokomaiko/iyana-oba (LASTMA at that under bridge turning towards iyana-school/igando) but all in all those ones at these axis aren't as strict as the ones you usually jam at other places in lagos.

When it comes to traffic the major places to watch out for are at volks/alaba and trade fair sides going towards mile2 between the hours of 4:30pm - 6pm (because of traders closing from market) and passing Satellite town on the days when tankers are loading petroleum products from the oil depots because they might cause slight traffic between trade fair and abule-ado where they park and queue, then just before Finaija/Dantata bus stop (between abule-ado and alakija) where they have to turn into ijegun to load their fuel, kero and diesel. If its about bad roads then its unless you're going towards and passing ijanikin you'd encounter it where I'm sure the road work is still ongoing.

Well maybe it's because I've been living along this axis since the day I was born that's why it's very comic seeing drivers groan about coming here. I swear if I was driving on ehailing and I encountered any passenger coming towards this side I will first groan because of the location like you guys always do just to get them to take the trip offline so I can hammer full time and very comfortably

I even see residents here complaining that most ehailing drivers don't agree to come to festac/Satellite and I smile. Maybe it's because this is mostly a residential part of the state hence it will be mostly easier to get trips out in the mornings and back in the evenings.

PuZZyNegro:


It's all about areas people are familiar with. I can take a trip to Benin City, but will never take a trip to Ibadan here.

The first time I took a ride to Ayobo, police arrested me for one way.

Some of these places may have a smooth road to drive through but when there's any diversion into the streets, it's horrible.

Festac has terrible bad roads with Okada driving recklessly in between cars. It's only on Sunday that anyone that wants to experiment with these places can do so.

Getting trips in those places isn't the problem, but getting trips bringing you back to your desired destination is. Most trips you get will have a long pick up distance and time due to obvious reason - fewer driver availability. Also, the time of the day matters the most. I stay at Yaba and you don't expect me to take a trip to such a place by 4pm. Most trips on that axis revolve around that axis.

Like this, I even avoid trips going to Lekki phase 2 as much as I avoid trips going to that Alasia side.

MrReeseG:


Teach me, My Lord.
Your boy is ready to learn... Do masterclass for us newbies abeg

MrReeseG:


I was born, brought up and schooled in lagos, I no sure say I don reach all these places you mention.

My hustle no dey pass island, somolu, Ikeja, ojodu, gbagada... Those main main places wey the whole world know. Wetin be oko agbon, wetin be igbo elerin

Pearl1910:


Lolz...in Lagos don't do follow follow. Those people parked there may be military, government/politicians, airport staff etc. If u follow dem and do what they are doing when there is a clear Sign there saying otherwise, then be ready to identify yourself as "Espre de Corps" when enforcement comes for u.

MrReeseG:


I was born, brought up and schooled in lagos, I no sure say I don reach all these places you mention.

My hustle no dey pass island, somolu, Ikeja, ojodu, gbagada... Those main main places wey the whole world know. Wetin be oko agbon, wetin be igbo elerin

Omoapena:


Apple junction never hold you for hours.


This reminds me of a terrible and sad experience I had at that apple junction one year like that, I carried one fine, sexy lady around governor's road in ikotun to festac, on reaching apple junction, we encountered mad traffic, we were stuck in one spot for hours without movement, and my rider was complaining of being pressed.

I told her to walk to mega chicken to ease herself but she said she will hold it till she gets home, to cut the long story short, we were in the traffic for approximately 4hours before we were able to get out, on passing that link bridge to festac area, she asked me to drop her by the road that she will use bike to get to her destination. Unsuspecting me thinks she just doesn't want to stress me to drive her home as it was getting late already, but I noticed she was acting so weird and all, but I didn't suspect anything and she even asked me to stop bike for her, I did and she asked the bike man to come closer to the owner door so she can mount the bike easily, that moment, I was wondering why can't she come out and walk to the bike man, I didn't suspect anything.

The next day in the morning, I said I should set out for my daily bread, that's when I discovered shit (excreta) at the back seat of my car, it then occurred to me that she wasn't pressed inside the traffic and reason why she asked bike man to come closer to the door as she was stained and reason why she doesn't want me to take her to her final destination so I don't come the next day for her.

It was really a very sad and terrible experience, 3 different car wash rejected my car before I was able to get a car wash to wash my car

SHOOPSYN:

Those airport staff guys are so terrible and frustrated that they will even use random private car, parked at this point and pretend to any unsuspecting private car to park beside them and in a twinkle of an eye, your wheel is... Otilo... Infact, if you are pressed around anything Nigeria airport, better pee on your pant and go clean up than park on the road to quickly pee. Nothing like "quickly" on airport road.

hefelove:

Wait, was your car not smelling ni?

Omoapena:


Lolz
This one no understand the logic

1. Orile is shorter but doesn't seem safe at night
2. Taking 3mb will inflate the price at the end of the trip
3. For smooth rider without traffic, take 3mb.