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dapotemi:
Today, i am one WEEK old on uber. I have followed this forum for 3 years b4 i finally decided to take a bold step. I will like to share my experience.
I commend all d drivers on ehailing, the job is TEDIOUS. I have a 9-6 job and sometimes i close early. I bought a car that i intend to give out on rental/HP but i jus wanted to try it out first. Went tru all d reg process seamlessly. The truth is if u follow dis thread diligently you already have 99% of everything u need, less d experience. I enter road on friday for 5 hours and i did abt 4k net, after deducting uber fees/fuel. My corrolla seems to do btw 8k to 12k on 2k fuel. The second day, i did 14k net, i close at lekki almost 2am, i was getting bck to back so it was tempting, wifey was madt wen i got home so late. I completed I tink 15 trip and uber reduce fees to 3%.
After service on sunday, i got a trip to Abule egba frm ketu (3k), got a return trip to Mende in Maryland (1,800), i was shock cos i was expecting 2500 at least, though road was free. I finally close on sunday around 10pm wit 11k net, i did 2500k fuel. I pick some chinese in sheraton to ZEN restaurant in isaac john and my whole car was smelling so badly, thanks to fragrance wey i carry. On monday i resume at d office and d pain was REAL, serious body pain. Everyone notice i had a hectic weekend. After work on Monday i took a rider frm Palms lekki to Radisson Blu, it was jus 12 mins trip and fare shows 1,480 . i knew something was wrong but i don't know what. Rider flare up that she pays 650 on d first leg. I ask her to contact uber. She jus dey para, threw 500 inside d car and left, i almost loose my temper. immediately she gave me 1 star, note that i already have 23 five star on 26 trip. Then d next day i got a mail frm uber tht i have been flag for fraud, and immediately they suspend my promo. Up till now i dont know exactly what went wrong. The only tin i notice was that my uber map was showing d pick up location of the rider i took b4 taking d radisson blu rider, byt because i knw d drop off point, i did not use d map.
Na so uber bounce me for promo o, i only get 100 naira after each trip and 3% service charge. My Advice;
This job is not for d lazy, faint hearted, u need to chin-up.
Secondly, ur first target at d begining of d week is to reach d first 15 trip and reduce uber charges to 3%. The 25% is outrageous. By tuesday evening dis week, i have done 15 trip and on 3%.
Thirdly, dress neatly, clean ur car, clean YOURSELF. I have met some drivers and i felt so disappointed. I understand if ur car is dirty, due to d areas we ply, YOU should not be DIRTY. A lady entered my car and she said are u sure youre my uber driver, and i smile. At the end of d trip, i ask her if shes now sure am her driver. She said ALL uber drivers are always looking scruffy, i scold her for that generalisation tho.
Fourthly, my first 3 days I was accepting trip to anywhere, that was a MISTAKE. Some places are no go areas henceforth due to bad road; inside surulere, aguda, ijesha , idi araba after luth, part of lawanson, part of ikosi ketu. ISLAND remain d best place. For me, best place to get trip is Magodo, i hardly finish a trip b4 getting another. On d island is Admiralty.
For me, i HATE cash trip, riders are always Hyper when they are paying cash, less wahala if its card. Easy for me because i have some residual cash i can always use for fuel. So much to say.
At the end of my first week, i net 64k after ALL deduction, i owned my car. Someone showed 17500 on a 3500 fuel here. I got motivated and i did 17k on 3500 also. The job is abt determination and motivation. If its to keep body and soul together for a while, its not a bad job. PLS ALWAYS REST, i saw alot of drivers sleeping on wheels, i had to use my horn to wake some of them up! Pls always have enough SLEEP. I met some female riders too. I doff my heart for their spirit and huzzle. They're d real huzzler. Today, am resting at home.

Nice one, I like d temptive part.I have a wedding by 3pm, but here I am looking for short trips

Mjosh1000:
Nice one bro.
Pls what phone are you using and did the rider have an outstanding balance that increased her fare, can u also share the trip details so we see to help you. Tkz

Pls what details exactly, i am using a phone that is not recommended because its a 2 sim phone. A driver ask me to get iphone, i jus smile, no be for dis job, atleast not now. My unrecommended phone (Fero Royale--36k) is doing d job.

pope191:
Nice one, I like d temptive part.I have a wedding by 3pm, but here I am looking for short trips

I was also given the 22 trips quest, I did 13 already when my car broke down last night. Just done fixing it, for now I no do again.

pope191:
I ask em to use change destination, he was just a novice regarding how the app work.

Some of them don't even know how to update the trip, but they will be making mouth up and down.
I picked 3 aunties like that yesterday, they were going to one street in Lekki.
I told them to input the street so I can use map to locate the place, the one at the back just shouted "just follow the map". I didn't want to let her know how folly she was so I only told her the map can only take me to where u are going if u put the correct address.
They tried updating but it didn't go because they don't even know the correct spelling, I wanted to punish them small so I allowed them to continue doing it until I got to a traffic light and I eventually did it from my own end.
All they know is to look down on drivers, they thought it will make them look wise or better.

Gentlelife50:
Some of them don't even know how to update the trip, but they will be making mouth up and down.
I picked 3 aunties like that yesterday, they were going to one street in Lekki.
All they know is to look down on drivers, they thought it will make them look wise or better.

You no fit embarrass me for my own motor o. Once I pick a rider, I greet you at first, if you be guy I fit shake you self. Then give you my best behavior, if you speak Queen's, I speak Queen's, you go local, I go local, you speak dialect I appear deaf. I no like familiarity in case we need to get down. But in all, I am very cautious and warming to my riders. Was in a traffic one day with a pretty rider, after like 25mins she say, guy no impress me, off your AC. Weather cold enough abi no be gas your AC dey use? I just laugh say babe, you dey read mind o.

tojahh:
14 Civics in a year?! Ah ah Dru ejo no pursue us from work na

Dont be deceived.

With the falling rate in ehailing; with drivers now offering around 25 to 30k weekly,which might still fall further. Do you think any being can still keep putting more cars on the platform? You don't invest more in a business whose returns are already falling.

Xneg:
Personally I will never use a third party insurance, it is almost useless in Nigeria. Uber accepts both but I'll advice you get comprehensive driving in a city like Lagos.

Thank you bro

peeps4u:
Dont be deceived.

With the falling rate in ehailing; with drivers now offering around 25 to 30k weekly,which might still fall further. Do you think any being can still keep putting more cars on the platform? You don't invest more in a business whose returns are already falling.

Its failing? Maybe here in Lagos but I doubt. This is what was said last two years but we are still here.
Ehailing isn't failing. Its here to stay. Even plamdrive in PH where there's no uber/taxify is still strong. In business, you consider the clients to make profit. As far as people go from point A to B. Ehailing will keep hailing.

Gentlelife50:
I was also given the 22 trips quest, I did 13 already when my car broke down last night. Just done fixing it, for now I no do again.

Sorry boss... I don't have the intention to go for the bonus, but since the request is flowing, let me go with it.

dapotemi:
Pls what details exactly, i am using a phone that is not recommended because its a 2 sim phone. A driver ask me to get iphone, i jus smile, no be for dis job, atleast not now. My unrecommended phone (Fero Royale--36k) is doing d job.

Why use 36k to get a phone that is clearly banned instead of getting a foreign used iPhone for about same price or a little higher. If uber bans you, it's for life except you're one of the few lucky ones.

peeps4u:
Dont be deceived.

With the falling rate in ehailing; with drivers now offering around 25 to 30k weekly,which might still fall further. Do you think any being can still keep putting more cars on the platform? You don't invest more in a business whose returns are already falling.

That Jesusson2020 should come back from his tiling work abeg. I missed him.
Him for don reply you say him go get fleet of cars with e-hailing like Oga dru dey talk so
Say him be 20 something, say na 40 something yr olds dey shout for here.
Very funny lad.

adsmaster:
Whats the landing cost of civic? Whats the engine capacity?whats the second value when you decide to exit( sell it)? In comparison to corrolla..

The landing cost of a civic from 03 to 05 ,is still very ok compare to the corolla.... To give u an example, my landing cost for my very ,very ,very civic 03 under uber was about 1m ... I used that civic for two years plus.. And I sold it for 400k ... corolla are getting out of hand now , very expensive.. They demand is so high now , that the tokunbo that u see on the Nigerian road are mixture of salvage and tampered mileage.. And than sold at high price.. Even the Elantra 07 upwards that I was crazy about are getting expensive.... If your landing cost for cars you intend on using for uber is more than 1.3m ,u are wasting your time o...

peeps4u:
Dont be deceived.

With the falling rate in ehailing; with drivers now offering around 25 to 30k weekly,which might still fall further. Do you think any being can still keep putting more cars on the platform? You don't invest more in a business whose returns are already falling.

Yes falling rate for bad cars

tojahh:
14 Civics in a year?! Ah ah Dru ejo no pursue us from work na

A total of 14 bro ... do u know how long have been doing uber ?
Or how many I have now .. Are u aware I sell cars too ? Do u know my landing cost.. Keep in mind am not using corolla at all ... my method is not for everyone, plus I buy those cars myself and in the process there is no middle man o ..again my case is a bit different....

dru23:
A total of 14 bro ... do u know how long have been doing uber ?
Or how many I have now .. Are u aware I sell cars too ? Do u know my landing cost.. Keep in mind am not using corolla at all ... my method is not for everyone, plus I buy those cars myself and in the process there is no middle man o ..again my case is a bit different....

Do you have any for sale?

pope191:
Sorry boss... I don't have the intention to go for the bonus, but since the request is flowing, let me go with it.

Carry go

Xneg:
Why use 36k to get a phone that is clearly banned instead of getting a foreign used iPhone for about same price or a little higher. If uber bans you, it's for life except you're one of the few lucky ones.

Eventually i will, i got d phone for personal use tho, not for uber.

pope191:
All dis riders self... Pick one on d island on 1.4 surge and he ask me to go drop his girlfriend on same island. Got dia and he was like "OK! So can we end this and start my own trip". I just look at em from straight face, hoping he doesn't want to b unfortunate in life. So he want me to cancel 1.4 surge from island to mainland

guy you don make me pour my drink with laff

dapotemi:
Today, i am one WEEK old on uber. I have followed this forum for 3 years b4 i finally decided to take a bold step. I will like to share my experience.
I commend all d drivers on ehailing, the job is TEDIOUS. I have a 9-6 job and sometimes i close early. I bought a car that i intend to give out on rental/HP but i jus wanted to try it out first. Went tru all d reg process seamlessly. The truth is if u follow dis thread diligently you already have 99% of everything u need, less d experience. I enter road on friday for 5 hours and i did abt 4k net, after deducting uber fees/fuel. My corrolla seems to do btw 8k to 12k on 2k fuel. The second day, i did 14k net, i close at lekki almost 2am, i was getting bck to back so it was tempting, wifey was madt wen i got home so late. I completed I tink 15 trip and uber reduce fees to 3%.
After service on sunday, i got a trip to Abule egba frm ketu (3k), got a return trip to Mende in Maryland (1,800), i was shock cos i was expecting 2500 at least, though road was free. I finally close on sunday around 10pm wit 11k net, i did 2500k fuel. I pick some chinese in sheraton to ZEN restaurant in isaac john and my whole car was smelling so badly, thanks to fragrance wey i carry. On monday i resume at d office and d pain was REAL, serious body pain. Everyone notice i had a hectic weekend. After work on Monday i took a rider frm Palms lekki to Radisson Blu, it was jus 12 mins trip and fare shows 1,480 . i knew something was wrong but i don't know what. Rider flare up that she pays 650 on d first leg. I ask her to contact uber. She jus dey para, threw 500 inside d car and left, i almost loose my temper. immediately she gave me 1 star, note that i already have 23 five star on 26 trip. Then d next day i got a mail frm uber tht i have been flag for fraud, and immediately they suspend my promo. Up till now i dont know exactly what went wrong. The only tin i notice was that my uber map was showing d pick up location of the rider i took b4 taking d radisson blu rider, byt because i knw d drop off point, i did not use d map.
Na so uber bounce me for promo o, i only get 100 naira after each trip and 3% service charge. My Advice;
This job is not for d lazy, faint hearted, u need to chin-up.
Secondly, ur first target at d begining of d week is to reach d first 15 trip and reduce uber charges to 3%. The 25% is outrageous. By tuesday evening dis week, i have done 15 trip and on 3%.
Thirdly, dress neatly, clean ur car, clean YOURSELF. I have met some drivers and i felt so disappointed. I understand if ur car is dirty, due to d areas we ply, YOU should not be DIRTY. A lady entered my car and she said are u sure youre my uber driver, and i smile. At the end of d trip, i ask her if shes now sure am her driver. She said ALL uber drivers are always looking scruffy, i scold her for that generalisation tho.
Fourthly, my first 3 days I was accepting trip to anywhere, that was a MISTAKE. Some places are no go areas henceforth due to bad road; inside surulere, aguda, ijesha , idi araba after luth, part of lawanson, part of ikosi ketu. ISLAND remain d best place. For me, best place to get trip is Magodo, i hardly finish a trip b4 getting another. On d island is Admiralty.
For me, i HATE cash trip, riders are always Hyper when they are paying cash, less wahala if its card. Easy for me because i have some residual cash i can always use for fuel. So much to say.
At the end of my first week, i net 64k after ALL deduction, i owned my car. Someone showed 17500 on a 3500 fuel here. I got motivated and i did 17k on 3500 also. The job is abt determination and motivation. If its to keep body and soul together for a while, its not a bad job. PLS ALWAYS REST, i saw alot of drivers sleeping on wheels, i had to use my horn to wake some of them up! Pls always have enough SLEEP. I met some female riders too. I doff my heart for their spirit and huzzle. They're d real huzzler. Today, am resting at home.

Very insightful.

xana101:
It’s like most Uber/taxify drivers take poo. Got to pickup point at Ago-palace way. This lady came out. Said I’ll take her to Ido market and come back. I ask her hope we won’t wait too long at d market. She just got angry. That I’m d first driver to ask such question. That she can keep a driver waiting for 2 hours. It’s her money counting. I just ask her to go down that I can’t wait. She came down and I canceled d trip. Immediately another request came in and She was was going to Ajah. Some riders are making this job get frustrating. If u do legit, they look down at u. If u decide to do otherwise, they worshipped u.

If one can't accommodate insults from ladies, u can't do this job at all. The job is for the patient folks.

dru23:
I think it makes more business sense ..for me personally civics are cheaper for me to get. Also uber/bolt are ever changing.. So am just adapting to the changes.. Instead of me following the crowd up and down buying corolla .. I decided to think outside the box .... With my low landing cost of civics compare to those buying corolla, I should be able to make my money back and also have a fleet of about 14 cars in less than a year.. Hopefully.

You may be wrong at everything but when it comes to thinking business, you deserve all the accolades. This strategy is what I always adopt too when it comes to investments.. Minimize cost and maximize profit but still render quality service

deedee44:
You may be wrong at everything but when it comes to thinking business, you deserve all the accolades. This strategy is what I always adopt too when it comes to investments.. Minimize cost and maximize profit but still render quality service

Thank you my brother....

pappy2000:
Miss me ke. I am just one of the thousands of drivers on this platform. Bolt is for rif faft n oloshos, most of them cant even pay for their service they wait for their boyfriend.

@bold true

Perkins1:
Do you have any for sale?

None at all...

muyiwaadekunle1:
Each time i read stories of how people loose their high paying jobs with Multinational companies, fear dey grip me!
The sustainer of life will never leave you to suffer .

That's why it's never okay to put all eggs in one basket, always have a plan B

cooleo:
guy you don make me pour my drink with laff

Boss enjoy ur drink, myself deh party deh down Belaire

Gentlelife50:
Carry go

Thanks boss

xana101:
It’s like most Uber/taxify drivers take poo. Got to pickup point at Ago-palace way. This lady came out. Said I’ll take her to Ido market and come back. I ask her hope we won’t wait too long at d market. She just got angry. That I’m d first driver to ask such question. That she can keep a driver waiting for 2 hours. It’s her money counting. I just ask her to go down that I can’t wait. She came down and I canceled d trip. Immediately another request came in and She was was going to Ajah. Some riders are making this job get frustrating. If u do legit, they look down at u. If u decide to do otherwise, they worshipped u.

If there is a place to park at market, and her return trip is like a reasonable distance like island to mainland and back. I will wait. Last time i did that was lekki to yaba and back. I got 8500. Everything did take more dan 4hrs plis it was 3% uber. Did waste fuel too.

dapotemi:
Today, i am one WEEK old on uber. I have followed this forum for 3 years b4 i finally decided to take a bold step. I will like to share my experience.
I commend all d drivers on ehailing, the job is TEDIOUS. I have a 9-6 job and sometimes i close early. I bought a car that i intend to give out on rental/HP but i jus wanted to try it out first. Went tru all d reg process seamlessly. The truth is if u follow dis thread diligently you already have 99% of everything u need, less d experience. I enter road on friday for 5 hours and i did abt 4k net, after deducting uber fees/fuel. My corrolla seems to do btw 8k to 12k on 2k fuel. The second day, i did 14k net, i close at lekki almost 2am, i was getting bck to back so it was tempting, wifey was madt wen i got home so late. I completed I tink 15 trip and uber reduce fees to 3%.
After service on sunday, i got a trip to Abule egba frm ketu (3k), got a return trip to Mende in Maryland (1,800), i was shock cos i was expecting 2500 at least, though road was free. I finally close on sunday around 10pm wit 11k net, i did 2500k fuel. I pick some chinese in sheraton to ZEN restaurant in isaac john and my whole car was smelling so badly, thanks to fragrance wey i carry. On monday i resume at d office and d pain was REAL, serious body pain. Everyone notice i had a hectic weekend. After work on Monday i took a rider frm Palms lekki to Radisson Blu, it was jus 12 mins trip and fare shows 1,480 . i knew something was wrong but i don't know what. Rider flare up that she pays 650 on d first leg. I ask her to contact uber. She jus dey para, threw 500 inside d car and left, i almost loose my temper. immediately she gave me 1 star, note that i already have 23 five star on 26 trip. Then d next day i got a mail frm uber tht i have been flag for fraud, and immediately they suspend my promo. Up till now i dont know exactly what went wrong. The only tin i notice was that my uber map was showing d pick up location of the rider i took b4 taking d radisson blu rider, byt because i knw d drop off point, i did not use d map.
Na so uber bounce me for promo o, i only get 100 naira after each trip and 3% service charge. My Advice;
This job is not for d lazy, faint hearted, u need to chin-up.
Secondly, ur first target at d begining of d week is to reach d first 15 trip and reduce uber charges to 3%. The 25% is outrageous. By tuesday evening dis week, i have done 15 trip and on 3%.
Thirdly, dress neatly, clean ur car, clean YOURSELF. I have met some drivers and i felt so disappointed. I understand if ur car is dirty, due to d areas we ply, YOU should not be DIRTY. A lady entered my car and she said are u sure youre my uber driver, and i smile. At the end of d trip, i ask her if shes now sure am her driver. She said ALL uber drivers are always looking scruffy, i scold her for that generalisation tho.
Fourthly, my first 3 days I was accepting trip to anywhere, that was a MISTAKE. Some places are no go areas henceforth due to bad road; inside surulere, aguda, ijesha , idi araba after luth, part of lawanson, part of ikosi ketu. ISLAND remain d best place. For me, best place to get trip is Magodo, i hardly finish a trip b4 getting another. On d island is Admiralty.
For me, i HATE cash trip, riders are always Hyper when they are paying cash, less wahala if its card. Easy for me because i have some residual cash i can always use for fuel. So much to say.
At the end of my first week, i net 64k after ALL deduction, i owned my car. Someone showed 17500 on a 3500 fuel here. I got motivated and i did 17k on 3500 also. The job is abt determination and motivation. If its to keep body and soul together for a while, its not a bad job. PLS ALWAYS REST, i saw alot of drivers sleeping on wheels, i had to use my horn to wake some of them up! Pls always have enough SLEEP. I met some female riders too. I doff my heart for their spirit and huzzle. They're d real huzzler. Today, am resting at home.

Bro d huddle is for the strong and lion hearted.. Yeah that's the spirit of d game.. Comrade!

peeps4u:
Dont be deceived.

With the falling rate in ehailing; with drivers now offering around 25 to 30k weekly,which might still fall further. Do you think any being can still keep putting more cars on the platform? You don't invest more in a business whose returns are already falling.

More reason investors should minimize cost and go for cheap cars, Corolla is the most overrated car of all time

This lady enter my car, she no see any other place to sidon but the seat directly behind me and na only her Ooo... Me wey dey like draw my seat go back so that I go stretch my legs while driving.

Na so she begin frown face say make I shift my sit go front. Me come lie for her say make she sidon for owners corner, say the seat get fault, before she come grudgingly sidon for owners side.