₦airaland Forum

Pearl1910:
The CNG will also go up. What happens then?
The truth is Ehailing fares are too low. The App companies should realize this. There may be more trips but the overall take home is lower than if the fares Increase and d demand drops. Drivers still make more even with low patronage. So there is no reason to make fares this cheap even in the face of increased fuel price. Except that they want drivers to lock shop. This is d first time fuel will go up by double and prices will not change. It's crazy. The prices must go up. The barest minimum is that a 2.4litre petrol engine car must gross X4 his fuel money, When u deduct commission and fuel ur take home profit should be double ur fuel money. That's only when it makes economic sense. That way u can save for car maintenance.
But currently u buy fuel of N30k and gross 60k after commission and fuel u are left with less than than half of the gross or nothing. Cos in some cases u use 10k fuel to complete a 10k trip.
FUEL PRICE HAS DOUBLED, FARES MUST DOUBLE.
There is no other way to say it.

filling station now makes more money than driver, one guy on Twitter said he made 84K with 40K fuel before bolt commission, e be things , do you know the kind of energy he use in making 84K only to go home with less than 20K from 84k hard labour

Pearl1910:
My brother, fare is poor. Instead of us to rally and go to Bolt and Uber office people are saying na to convert to CNG or buy electric vehicle. As if to install the CNG is free. Or to buy electric vehicle is chewing gum.
People fail to realize that d smaller the engine of the car, the weaker it is.
U can't compare Honda EOD engine with Hyundai Accent or Suzuki in terms of ruggedity. So under 2yrs d small engine or gear is dead and u buy another one. Is it still from the shitty prices?

On this matter of protesting every nigerians has lost it, people always point fingers at others adjusting to the situation or doing the protest in a way you feel wont yield positive results. Anyone can start a protest or lead one, but there will always be people who think different and because those people are more so we still remain in same situation.

Not to tackle you bro, but everyone is as guilty as those who do it different. Until majority have a shared interest and think in the right direction things will continue this way in Ehailing, Politics etc as far as na naija we dey.

Thats why people have party systems, Trade unions etc with same agenda and interest. If there is one for ehailing it will be a good way to protest and negotiate our interest.

Eazilyfe:
Boss, i treat it like going to work daily

If you stay on the mainland like me, In the morning around 5am-6am depends on when you decide to go out but i advice you start early. Set your destination trips to VI or Lekki Phase 1 with Bolt comfort because you have 5 destination trips daily. You can also target island trips on Indrive too but na mostly N270/km you go see if you dont mind but i dont take it sha.

When you get to Ikoyi, Lekki or after Phase 1 target Lekki phase 2. Just dey shuttle btw phase 1-2 and Ajah. By 3-4pm set destination back to Mainland. Offices go don close for VI

Dont get trapped or carried away with trips after phase 2, because if 5pm-6pm nack meet u for that side e go hard to see destination trips back to mainland except u use Indrive to get out.

See how many trips i quickly completed in less than an hour.

So basically you learn Traffic flows with Uber apps for example, in the morning people are navigating towards VI, IKOYI, LEKKI. In the evening people are navigating towards IKEJA, IYANA IPAJA, OSHODI, ILUPEJU etc

Thats just what i studied so far and some other things i'm still learning from looking at the uber map radar

On Uber you will on AC for riders if dem ask sha o, else dem go spoil your account with reports. Na lekki people dem too like comfort. Person dey go next street carry Uber something wey we dey trek for mainland, infact i don carry person cross road before seems like 1km trip dat day i jst dey laff dey look the babe for rear view mirror

short trips. my worst nightmare

Memberclub:
short trips. my worst nightmare

When i started late jan. I dont take trips less than 6K on Uber and i dey run 5-7 trips daily, it reduces my confirmation rate. But now i learnt to combine both to balance my scores.

Muhammadson2020:
Cng is nOt THE SoLutiOn. SPAre parts is beCOming fREAKy ExpEnsiVE. reasonabLe fare is The sOLUTIOn. DOnt FORgeT COst OF liviNG IS becomING TOO ExPensivE. ReNt, cLOTHEs, FOODS . With Cheap fares you ARE ENSLAVEd

So as they failed to increase the price,since when fuel was 830,till 1400 and still counting,better find ur way around it.. the price out there is not for fuel at all,

Good afternoon everyone,

First, let me apologize — this is a long post, and maybe the English is a bit much in some parts. Please bear with me, I’m just trying to explain this as clearly as possible.

Most of you here don’t know me, and that’s fine. I’m also a driver on the platform like many of you. But beyond that, I’ve actually worked at Glovo, which operates in a very similar way to Bolt and Uber. So I’ve seen this from both sides — how these companies think internally, and what we experience daily on the road.

That’s exactly why I feel we need to approach this differently.

Also, to be transparent — I personally know some of the decision-makers at Bolt in Nigeria, and I can also get the right escalation contacts across Africa/SSA and even globally. So if we do this properly, it won’t just end as noise — it will actually get in front of the right people.

---

## Let’s talk about the real issue — the economics

As of today, petrol is about ₦1,340 per litre.

On average, 1 litre of fuel generates roughly ₦2,400 – ₦2,600 in trip value.

Bolt takes around 25% commission.

So:

* ₦2,500 trip value
* Less ~₦625 commission
* Leaves ~₦1,875

From that ₦1,875:

* Remove ₦1,340 fuel cost

You’re left with roughly **₦535 per litre**

---

## Now let’s break that ₦535 down properly

Even with conservative estimates:

* **Maintenance (daily allocation)** → ₦150 – ₦200
* **Depreciation** → ₦150 – ₦250
* **Tyres, servicing, major repairs** → ₦100 – ₦150
* **Risk (accidents, theft, safety exposure)** → ₦50 – ₦100

### Total cost:

≈ ₦450 – ₦700

---

## Final reality:

You are left with ≈ ₦535

* **Best case:** you make ₦50–₦100
* **Worst case:** you are running at a loss

And this is before your personal income.

So let’s be clear:

**This is not sustainable.**

---

## It’s not just a driver problem — Bolt also loses

I just got back from Abuja yesterday.

What I saw there is already showing the future:

* Many drivers don’t accept trips anymore
* Price negotiation is happening outside the app
* Some drivers have parked their cars completely

What does that mean?

* Longer wait times for passengers
* More cancellations
* Poorer experience overall

As drivers, we are partners in delivering this service. We also want passengers to enjoy a reliable experience.

But right now, pricing is **pitting drivers against passengers**, while Bolt still earns its 25% regardless.

That model will eventually break the system if nothing changes.

---

## There is also a fairness issue

**Parties that carry no direct operational risk should not be earning more than those who:**

* Provide the cars
* Handle maintenance
* Face accidents and safety risks
* And in some cases, lose their lives

At the same time, we also have to be honest about something:

**The system is beginning to rely on the fact that drivers are under pressure to survive.**

Because people need to feed, many will keep driving even when the numbers don’t make sense. And over time, that allows an unsustainable model to continue longer than it should.

But eventually, it catches up — through poorer service, fewer drivers, and a broken experience for everyone.

---

## This is why we need a different approach

This is not about protesting.
This is not about downing tools.

It’s about presenting a clear, structured business case.

---

## What we are pushing for:

### 1. Dynamic Pricing (Primary Ask)

A pricing model that adjusts with fuel costs **and the full operating environment**.

When fuel increases, everything increases:

* Spare parts
* Labour
* Tyres
* Maintenance

Pricing must reflect **real operating costs**, not just fuel alone.

---

### 2. Structured Driver Protection (Insurance & Maintenance)

We need something better than the current weak system of referrals to vague third parties.

We should explore:

* A structured driver fund (like ajo)
* Contributions from both drivers and Bolt
* Coverage for accidents, theft, and major repairs

This should be built into the platform — a real partnership model.

---

### 3. Guaranteed Monthly Performance Incentives

Every driver should have access to a **guaranteed baseline monthly bonus tied to performance**:

* Meet clearly defined targets → earn the bonus
* Miss targets → bonus is removed for that period

This creates:

* Stability for drivers
* Better service consistency
* Stronger platform performance

---

## What we are doing next

We are aiming to gather **at least 1,000 driver signatures** for a structured petition.

Since Nairaland doesn’t allow links, I will be creating a simple Excel sheet where drivers can input:

* Fuel cost
* Total trip value
* Commission
* Net outcome

Access will be shared via QR code.

From there:

* We compile real data
* Build a structured document
* Send it directly to leadership at Bolt and relevant stakeholders globally

Not as noise.
Not as threats.
But as a clear, data-backed case.

---

If you’re interested, share your thoughts and be ready to contribute your numbers when the QR code is shared.

Let’s approach this differently this time — with structure, clarity, and numbers.

Thank you for reading.

The story long but it as key points in it, all I will just say to this e hailing drivers as over 70% graduate in the platform we are well educated let us use our knowledge to counter this bolt and Uber if we don't work for like a week at least they will be fewer vehicles on the road it will affect the company when dey book rides and no car is coming we should stop acting hungry Uber take 25% fee for what exactly to pay staff or what is better Uber should get cars for riders buy fuel do car maintenance and pay the driver 25% of total trip is that not better let fight on the percentage also they needs us more than we need them we have options.

I will just advice use we should try to make cars in good condition and shape to have returning clients for offline job and good pay if like to client book me within a day at least I will safe my car from over work fuel and I make more profit in that, like yesterday a returning clients book me in the morning from ikorodu to ogba round trip and waited for an hour at the location in ogba then we got back to ikorodu around 1pm I charge 45k another client book from ikorodu to lekki 2hrs waiting time in lekki I charged 50k I made enough profit so I have to park my car today and tomorrow but if I see old clients offline trips I will go

OAKSFIVEFARMS:
Good afternoon everyone,

First, let me apologize — this is a long post, and maybe the English is a bit much in some parts. Please bear with me, I’m just trying to explain this as clearly as possible.

Most of you here don’t know me, and that’s fine. I’m also a driver on the platform like many of you. But beyond that, I’ve actually worked at Glovo, which operates in a very similar way to Bolt and Uber. So I’ve seen this from both sides — how these companies think internally, and what we experience daily on the road.

That’s exactly why I feel we need to approach this differently.

Also, to be transparent — I personally know some of the decision-makers at Bolt in Nigeria, and I can also get the right escalation contacts across Africa/SSA and even globally. So if we do this properly, it won’t just end as noise — it will actually get in front of the right people.

---

## Let’s talk about the real issue — the economics

As of today, petrol is about ₦1,340 per litre.

On average, 1 litre of fuel generates roughly ₦2,400 – ₦2,600 in trip value.

Bolt takes around 25% commission.

So:

* ₦2,500 trip value
* Less ~₦625 commission
* Leaves ~₦1,875

From that ₦1,875:

* Remove ₦1,340 fuel cost

You’re left with roughly **₦535 per litre**

---

## Now let’s break that ₦535 down properly

Even with conservative estimates:

* **Maintenance (daily allocation)** → ₦150 – ₦200
* **Depreciation** → ₦150 – ₦250
* **Tyres, servicing, major repairs** → ₦100 – ₦150
* **Risk (accidents, theft, safety exposure)** → ₦50 – ₦100

### Total cost:

≈ ₦450 – ₦700

---

## Final reality:

You are left with ≈ ₦535

* **Best case:** you make ₦50–₦100
* **Worst case:** you are running at a loss

And this is before your personal income.

So let’s be clear:

**This is not sustainable.**

---

## It’s not just a driver problem — Bolt also loses

I just got back from Abuja yesterday.

What I saw there is already showing the future:

* Many drivers don’t accept trips anymore
* Price negotiation is happening outside the app
* Some drivers have parked their cars completely

What does that mean?

* Longer wait times for passengers
* More cancellations
* Poorer experience overall

As drivers, we are partners in delivering this service. We also want passengers to enjoy a reliable experience.

But right now, pricing is **pitting drivers against passengers**, while Bolt still earns its 25% regardless.

That model will eventually break the system if nothing changes.

---

## There is also a fairness issue

**Parties that carry no direct operational risk should not be earning more than those who:**

* Provide the cars
* Handle maintenance
* Face accidents and safety risks
* And in some cases, lose their lives

At the same time, we also have to be honest about something:

**The system is beginning to rely on the fact that drivers are under pressure to survive.**

Because people need to feed, many will keep driving even when the numbers don’t make sense. And over time, that allows an unsustainable model to continue longer than it should.

But eventually, it catches up — through poorer service, fewer drivers, and a broken experience for everyone.

---

## This is why we need a different approach

This is not about protesting.
This is not about downing tools.

It’s about presenting a clear, structured business case.

---

## What we are pushing for:

### 1. Dynamic Pricing (Primary Ask)

A pricing model that adjusts with fuel costs **and the full operating environment**.

When fuel increases, everything increases:

* Spare parts
* Labour
* Tyres
* Maintenance

Pricing must reflect **real operating costs**, not just fuel alone.

---

### 2. Structured Driver Protection (Insurance & Maintenance)

We need something better than the current weak system of referrals to vague third parties.

We should explore:

* A structured driver fund (like ajo)
* Contributions from both drivers and Bolt
* Coverage for accidents, theft, and major repairs

This should be built into the platform — a real partnership model.

---

### 3. Guaranteed Monthly Performance Incentives

Every driver should have access to a **guaranteed baseline monthly bonus tied to performance**:

* Meet clearly defined targets → earn the bonus
* Miss targets → bonus is removed for that period

This creates:

* Stability for drivers
* Better service consistency
* Stronger platform performance

---

## What we are doing next

We are aiming to gather **at least 1,000 driver signatures** for a structured petition.

Since Nairaland doesn’t allow links, I will be creating a simple Excel sheet where drivers can input:

* Fuel cost
* Total trip value
* Commission
* Net outcome

Access will be shared via QR code.

From there:

* We compile real data
* Build a structured document
* Send it directly to leadership at Bolt and relevant stakeholders globally

Not as noise.
Not as threats.
But as a clear, data-backed case.

---

If you’re interested, share your thoughts and be ready to contribute your numbers when the QR code is shared.

Let’s approach this differently this time — with structure, clarity, and numbers.

Thank you for reading.

Latonal1:
The story long but it as key points in it, all I will just say to this e hailing drivers as over 70% graduate in the platform we are well educated let us use our knowledge to counter this bolt and Uber if we don't work for like a week at least they will be fewer vehicles on the road it will affect the company when dey book rides and no car is coming we should stop acting hungry Uber take 25% fee for what exactly to pay staff or what is better Uber should get cars for riders buy fuel do car maintenance and pay the driver 25% of total trip is that not better let fight on the percentage also they needs us more than we need them we have options.

I will just advice use we should try to make cars in good condition and shape to have returning clients for offline job and good pay if like to client book me within a day at least I will safe my car from over work fuel and I make more profit in that, like yesterday a returning clients book me in the morning from ikorodu to ogba round trip and waited for an hour at the location in ogba then we got back to ikorodu around 1pm I charge 45k another client book from ikorodu to lekki 2hrs waiting time in lekki I charged 50k I made enough profit so I have to park my car today and tomorrow but if I see old clients offline trips I will go

Your submission is good. But offline no plenty, besides what if your car doesn’t reach that standard, let’s meet everyone where they are.

The merits of CNG on this jobs can never be downplayed. I use a CNG installed Honda Accord 05, 2.4L and it's been 13 months and I can tell you for free (not free) that it's the best thing for me after drinking water.

I can't even remember when last I lament about price or what have you. Again, if you think protest will do the magic with these apps company I will tell you from experience protest has never helped drivers in this hustle. Since 2023 drivers has been calling for these protest but nothing to really show. I think the way forward is to take the agitations to these companies,. Ensure they don't operate while you protest, not the shambolic display of going to Alausa to dance and gyrate.

Cng is good and it is not free, if every car user start using Cng the price of cng will go up equivalent to petrol solution to this problem is bolt and Uber with Indrive to reduce dere commission and slightly in increase dere ride prices secondly the should be an option for AC if the client want AC they have to pay more ac is per of comfort ride outside the country they are options for AC tokunbo car begins from 8 million while a good Nigeria use car is from 4 million do you think is easy to raise 4 million in this present country, let create awareness and campaign my going on Twitter and Instagram to blast all this app at least people will understand what rider go through rather condemning riders I pay so so amount won't you on AC and people that does this thing are very brokr

tojahh:
The merits of CNG on this jobs can never be downplayed. I use a CNG installed Honda Accord 05, 2.4L and it's been 13 months and I can tell you for free (not free) that it's the best thing for me after drinking water.

I can't even remember when last I lament about price or what have you. Again, if you think protest will do the magic with these apps company I will tell you from experience protest has never helped drivers in this hustle. Since 2023 drivers has been calling for these protest but nothing to really show. I think the way forward is to take the agitations to these companies,. Ensure they don't operate while you protest, not the shambolic display of going to Alausa to dance and gyrate.

OAKSFIVEFARMS:
Good afternoon everyone,

First, let me apologize — this is a long post, and maybe the English is a bit much in some parts. Please bear with me, I’m just trying to explain this as clearly as possible.

Most of you here don’t know me, and that’s fine. I’m also a driver on the platform like many of you. But beyond that, I’ve actually worked at Glovo, which operates in a very similar way to Bolt and Uber. So I’ve seen this from both sides — how these companies think internally, and what we experience daily on the road.

That’s exactly why I feel we need to approach this differently.

Also, to be transparent — I personally know some of the decision-makers at Bolt in Nigeria, and I can also get the right escalation contacts across Africa/SSA and even globally. So if we do this properly, it won’t just end as noise — it will actually get in front of the right people.

---

## Let’s talk about the real issue — the economics

As of today, petrol is about ₦1,340 per litre.

On average, 1 litre of fuel generates roughly ₦2,400 – ₦2,600 in trip value.

Bolt takes around 25% commission.

So:

* ₦2,500 trip value
* Less ~₦625 commission
* Leaves ~₦1,875

From that ₦1,875:

* Remove ₦1,340 fuel cost

You’re left with roughly **₦535 per litre**

---

## Now let’s break that ₦535 down properly

Even with conservative estimates:

* **Maintenance (daily allocation)** → ₦150 – ₦200
* **Depreciation** → ₦150 – ₦250
* **Tyres, servicing, major repairs** → ₦100 – ₦150
* **Risk (accidents, theft, safety exposure)** → ₦50 – ₦100

### Total cost:

≈ ₦450 – ₦700

---

## Final reality:

You are left with ≈ ₦535

* **Best case:** you make ₦50–₦100
* **Worst case:** you are running at a loss

And this is before your personal income.

So let’s be clear:

**This is not sustainable.**

---

## It’s not just a driver problem — Bolt also loses

I just got back from Abuja yesterday.

What I saw there is already showing the future:

* Many drivers don’t accept trips anymore
* Price negotiation is happening outside the app
* Some drivers have parked their cars completely

What does that mean?

* Longer wait times for passengers
* More cancellations
* Poorer experience overall

As drivers, we are partners in delivering this service. We also want passengers to enjoy a reliable experience.

But right now, pricing is **pitting drivers against passengers**, while Bolt still earns its 25% regardless.

That model will eventually break the system if nothing changes.

---

## There is also a fairness issue

**Parties that carry no direct operational risk should not be earning more than those who:**

* Provide the cars
* Handle maintenance
* Face accidents and safety risks
* And in some cases, lose their lives

At the same time, we also have to be honest about something:

**The system is beginning to rely on the fact that drivers are under pressure to survive.**

Because people need to feed, many will keep driving even when the numbers don’t make sense. And over time, that allows an unsustainable model to continue longer than it should.

But eventually, it catches up — through poorer service, fewer drivers, and a broken experience for everyone.

---

## This is why we need a different approach

This is not about protesting.
This is not about downing tools.

It’s about presenting a clear, structured business case.

---

## What we are pushing for:

### 1. Dynamic Pricing (Primary Ask)

A pricing model that adjusts with fuel costs **and the full operating environment**.

When fuel increases, everything increases:

* Spare parts
* Labour
* Tyres
* Maintenance

Pricing must reflect **real operating costs**, not just fuel alone.

---

### 2. Structured Driver Protection (Insurance & Maintenance)

We need something better than the current weak system of referrals to vague third parties.

We should explore:

* A structured driver fund (like ajo)
* Contributions from both drivers and Bolt
* Coverage for accidents, theft, and major repairs

This should be built into the platform — a real partnership model.

---

### 3. Guaranteed Monthly Performance Incentives

Every driver should have access to a **guaranteed baseline monthly bonus tied to performance**:

* Meet clearly defined targets → earn the bonus
* Miss targets → bonus is removed for that period

This creates:

* Stability for drivers
* Better service consistency
* Stronger platform performance

---

## What we are doing next

We are aiming to gather **at least 1,000 driver signatures** for a structured petition.

Since Nairaland doesn’t allow links, I will be creating a simple Excel sheet where drivers can input:

* Fuel cost
* Total trip value
* Commission
* Net outcome

Access will be shared via QR code.

From there:

* We compile real data
* Build a structured document
* Send it directly to leadership at Bolt and relevant stakeholders globally

Not as noise.
Not as threats.
But as a clear, data-backed case.

---

If you’re interested, share your thoughts and be ready to contribute your numbers when the QR code is shared.

Let’s approach this differently this time — with structure, clarity, and numbers.

Thank you for reading.

Good one, lets create a WhatsApp or telegram group let's all join . Engagement will b better.

Just got assaulted on this job on the request of a rider ,I’m hurt and I need to take a revenge on this guys she arranged to hit me ..

tojahh:
The merits of CNG on this jobs can never be downplayed. I use a CNG installed Honda Accord 05, 2.4L and it's been 13 months and I can tell you for free (not free) that it's the best thing for me after drinking water.

I can't even remember when last I lament about price or what have you. Again, if you think protest will do the magic with these apps company I will tell you from experience protest has never helped drivers in this hustle. Since 2023 drivers has been calling for these protest but nothing to really show. I think the way forward is to take the agitations to these companies,. Ensure they don't operate while you protest, not the shambolic display of going to Alausa to dance and gyrate.

I like it. Protests don’t seem to solve anything. There is hardly any unity (and I can’t blame us partners). Some of us need to feed, some of us need to remit, some of us are the breadwinners for not just immediate but also extended families. It would be hard to down tools and not work, especially as the nature of what we do is just about as hand to mouth as it gets. We also need to try something different from the idea of doing the same protests every eke market day. We are all mostly educated people here even if we no all go school like me wey finish for primary school, let’s do this the proper way and not like the stereotypical driver.

capetownboyz:
Just got assaulted on this job on the request of a rider ,I’m hurt and I need to take a revenge on this guys she arranged to hit me ..

Report to the police bro. Don’t take matters into your own hands out of anger. That might end up hurting you.

Pearl1910:
Good one, lets create a WhatsApp or telegram group let's all join . Engagement will b better.

Yessir

Good evening everyone,

Quick follow-up to my earlier post.

Before we go too far, I want to ask a simple question:

**Is this something we, as drivers, actually want to pursue?**

The idea is straightforward:

* Put together a **1,000-driver petition**
* Back it with real data
* Present it directly to leadership at Bolt and beyond

Focused on:

* Pricing that reflects fuel and operating costs
* Better driver protection (insurance/maintenance structure)
* Guaranteed, performance-based monthly incentives

---

## If yes, then next step

I’ve created a Telegram group (QR code attached to this post) where we’ll coordinate:

https://t. me/+ShNFGAH-Pbw0ZDZk (remove the space between t. and me)

* Data gathering
* Petition structure
* Communication

If there’s alignment that this is worth doing, then we move quickly from there.

---

## What I need from you

* Do you think this approach makes sense?
* Are you willing to be part of it?
* Any suggestions on the best way to reach more drivers quickly?

---

If there’s enough buy-in, we proceed properly and build this out.

Thank you.

capetownboyz:
Just got assaulted on this job on the request of a rider ,I’m hurt and I need to take a revenge on this guys she arranged to hit me ..

Pls tell the full story chief. I'm sure they didn't just assault you, abi na mental patient.?

TUBLEZ:
filling station now makes more money than driver, one guy on Twitter said he made 84K with 40K fuel before bolt commission, e be things , do you know the kind of energy he use in making 84K only to go home with less than 20K from 84k hard labour

Na real hard labour...
It's a travesty for App company commission or fuel to be higher than drivers take home.
For all the risk and attendant depreciation on the job that driver has to deal with.
I can now relate with Drivers outside Lagos when they don't on AC or outright negotiate additional pay.

OAKSFIVEFARMS:
I like it. Protests don’t seem to solve anything. There is hardly any unity (and I can’t blame us partners). Some of us need to feed, some of us need to remit, some of us are the breadwinners for not just immediate but also extended families. It would be hard to down tools and not work, especially as the nature of what we do is just about as hand to mouth as it gets. We also need to try something different from the idea of doing the same protests every eke market day. We are all mostly educated people here even if we no all go school like me wey finish for primary school, let’s do this the proper way and not like the stereotypical driver.

How many people are on this threat to even begin with..? I can't count how many whatsapp groups drivers don create, omo make God bless me with cng kit abeg

Pearl1910:
Na real hard labour...
It's a travesty for App company commission or fuel to be higher than drivers take home.
For all the risk and attendant depreciation on the job that driver has to deal with.
I can now relate with Drivers outside Lagos when they don't one AC or outright negotiate additional pay.

Omo eh 💔

Kumuyiii:
How many people are on this threat to even begin with..? I can't count how many whatsapp groups drivers don create, omo make God bless me with cng kit abeg

No be lie but Make we try first, na networking go work am. Abeg no single yourself out of this one o. You can get CNG and still wish for better prices for us. Na win win for you.

Latonal1:
The story long but it as key points in it, all I will just say to this e hailing drivers as over 70% graduate in the platform we are well educated let us use our knowledge to counter this bolt and Uber if we don't work for like a week at least they will be fewer vehicles on the road it will affect the company when dey book rides and no car is coming we should stop acting hungry Uber take 25% fee for what exactly to pay staff or what is better Uber should get cars for riders buy fuel do car maintenance and pay the driver 25% of total trip is that not better let fight on the percentage also they needs us more than we need them we have options.

I will just advice use we should try to make cars in good condition and shape to have returning clients for offline job and good pay if like to client book me within a day at least I will safe my car from over work fuel and I make more profit in that, like yesterday a returning clients book me in the morning from ikorodu to ogba round trip and waited for an hour at the location in ogba then we got back to ikorodu around 1pm I charge 45k another client book from ikorodu to lekki 2hrs waiting time in lekki I charged 50k I made enough profit so I have to park my car today and tomorrow but if I see old clients offline trips I will go

There are more drivers that don't belong to any group than all the drivers on nairaland and all d WhatsApp groups combined. So even if all d drivers in groups and niaraland comply to strike, there will still be driver on d road that arent aware.
The solution is for the few that can be ralied together to take this grievances to the app companies. Definitely not everybody can fight but let there be a fight even if it's from a few
Your offline trips can't come everyday

capetownboyz:
Just got assaulted on this job on the request of a rider ,I’m hurt and I need to take a revenge on this guys she arranged to hit me ..

Sad one. Let it go. And learn from it

capetownboyz:
Just got assaulted on this job on the request of a rider ,I’m hurt and I need to take a revenge on this guys she arranged to hit me ..

So sorry bro. Please make a police report, if na Uber quickly report too. I hope you have evidence or some things to prove your innocence and the assault.

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Pearl1910:
There are more drivers that don't belong to any group than all the drivers on nairaland and all d WhatsApp groups combined. So even if all d drivers in groups and niaraland comply to strike, there will still be driver on d road that arent aware.
The solution is for the few that can be ralied together to take this grievances to the app companies. Definitely not everybody can fight but let there be a fight even if it's from a few
Your offline trips can't come everyday

100% correct

Jamie90:
I went to CNG refill stations at Jakande first gate and at Agege to observe how fast they dispense. It took 30 seconds to refill Keke cylinder and it cost 2,300.

I inquired from the keke guys that has it and they said that I shouldn’t waste time to convert as CNG is readily available there. Though they start selling by 8 AM and close 7pm in all stations.

Iz readily available even here at agindingbi. Bro na to convert be d way forward

Kumuyiii:
I wish pay as yo go service dey for cng, i for run am 🤦‍♂️

abi atleast it will be easy to pay off not all dis block funds dey will be requesting

Jamie90:
Uber is consistent with their pricing and don’t really understand the Nigerian market. Indrive understands it better and when low lives a little busy in traffic, watch Indrive prices.

Uber likes keeping a large chunk of money they charge passenger unlike Indrive.

In another news, what exactly is happening with the numerous lane closures in the island. First Akpogbon bridge, second, costal road and then lekki epe express. I spent 4 hours from ogombo to Surulere. Map was directing me through idumota market so it will leave me stranded there.

Honest that their commission dey worry esp bolt. That y indrive is better. U plan and calculate everything urself before every trip.

It's all road maintenance I believe. Hmmm that idumota naaa only once person dey enter...e no go fall victim again. Na dead end ooo...I don carry my two legs enter before. I regretted it

Pearl1910:
The CNG will also go up. What happens then?
The truth is Ehailing fares are too low. The App companies should realize this. There may be more trips but the overall take home is lower than if the fares Increase and d demand drops. Drivers still make more even with low patronage. So there is no reason to make fares this cheap even in the face of increased fuel price. Except that they want drivers to lock shop. This is d first time fuel will go up by double and prices will not change. It's crazy. The prices must go up. The barest minimum is that a 2.4litre petrol engine car must gross X4 his fuel money, When u deduct commission and fuel ur take home profit should be double ur fuel money. That's only when it makes economic sense. That way u can save for car maintenance.
But currently u buy fuel of N30k and gross 60k after commission and fuel u are left with less than than half of the gross or nothing. Cos in some cases u use 10k fuel to complete a 10k trip.
FUEL PRICE HAS DOUBLED, FARES MUST DOUBLE.
There is no other way to say it.

Cng will never get to the same price as fuel. The market markets will ensure that besides cost of production for cng is lower than other derivatives hence the cheap price. So zero ur mind it won't be as high as fuel NEVER. Nigeria used to waste d gas to get to their main crude. It's cheaper to produce and lighter to transport

I agree that prices are extremely low and to show my disagreement my protest of switching off my AC for useless prices. I also joined in d strike but how many drivers are willing to pay d price. Ordinary 3 days strike how many people did it. How many people will want to march to their office.

Honestly a business will continue to thrive as long as people r making money in it. Cng and small engine cars are cashing out and anyone that wants to continue in this business must adapt else u can create ur own app. It's d hard truth. The apps don't send anyone. If u r to send urself then adapt but complaining won't solve d issh on ground.

Pearl1910:
How many of such trips do u find in a day.
All u people shouting Indrive is d best, indrive is d best...what is ur daily target?
If ur daily profit target is from 50k above , u will not say Indrive is d best

bros indrive is better for me. I control price and esp where I want to go. Actually with these higher commissions of Uber is one really earning higher. Their wait time sef dey worry even on d Island.

Indrive is best if u plan well and r patient. Actually if u want to keep it moving and have a high target from 50k above as u mentioned then u MUST need indrive .

That app is a gift and a curse .

My daily target is 50k and above and I use indrive

Glithronix:
@the bold sentence;

Pic 1; Map directing you through Idumota market road...

Pic 2; Map when you finally entered the Idumota.