northbird:
send me a pm. E hailing in Abj is not like Lagos. In fact, I can tell you, Uber is clutching to the straws over there and Bolt is surviving also by slashing fares further in Abj.

Do you plan to use it as a side gig or the main thing? Or is that the reason why you are going to Abuja.

But not to worry as long as you have a sound corolla with AC. You would get offlines. It might take a few months though to build your list of clientele.

And a great avenue to connect. Like I said earlier , forget d riders that pose in the owners corner n control you here n there.

The real riders that are willingly to help or assist you in anyway are down to earth

So never overlook anyone by dressing or speech. The predominant tribe over there are willingly to help you and their elites are down to earth.

I will give you an example.

I picked a woman and her daughter around
Wuse zone 3 former military pensions board in the morning.

The route:
Drop the daughter @ a school in wuse 2 besides Ap plaza n from there take here to here office in same Wuse2.

We got talking, n d was music playing on the radio. She kind of liked d music.
I told her DT music is good for the body cos its therapeutic n esp cos music hits the 'soul' WC is where all energies com from.

I dropped her @ d office same wuse2 n she gave me 3k. I'm not sure we spent up to 20mins ( around 4km) for everything. Ideally, the fare shouldn't be more than #600 ( in all).

But like I said earlier, the riders that will give you money won't seem or look lyk it.

This is purely off line.

numerous examples abound.

pls can I get ur number?i will like to meet with u....or u can kindly chat me up on zero hate one 40821736.....cheers

Fiestafetta:
Please house, I'm in dilemma, between 2008 Volkswagen Passat and Toyota Camry 2003 which one can I go for strictly for Huber and bolt business. Thanks. I will appreciate any detailed response. Please and please help a brother, I'm a first timer

strictly 2003 camry

MrDraey:
Good morning people,
Please I am on a verge of going into this business here in Abuja.

However, I am new in town. From enquiry and all I have read here, with the business being saturated, I really need you guys' advise.

Tired of my 9-5job (pays less than 80k) which I want to quit and I have a Honda civic 2010 model at my disposal for HP.

Please guys, I urgently need your raw advise

Please continue with your job o

My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

MrDraey:
Good morning people,
Please I am on a verge of going into this business here in Abuja.

However, I am new in town. From enquiry and all I have read here, with the business being saturated, I really need you guys' advise.

Tired of my 9-5job (pays less than 80k) which I want to quit and I have a Honda civic 2010 model at my disposal for HP.

Please guys, I urgently need your raw advise

Mr draey.

Please answer these questions.

Is your work a govt job or private.?

Are you familiar with the routes in Abuja? I'm not asking weda you know the roads, google maps will help you out?

I am asking weda you know where
things happen per time as regards rider movement/influx.

e.g if you are in Gwarinpa around 6-7pm ,then you should try n move out n drive back to wuse 2, cos movement @ DT tym is inward bound n not outward anymore.

Also on Fridays, people move out of Abj, cos sat n sun, no govt activity. So where the airport hussle is brewing , you nid to know.

Or try n move to 3rd avenue, though that MIT b a tad risky cos 3rd n 1st avenue r always on lockdown wt traffic in d evenings
3rd avenue esp around H medix.

Cos HP is a ticking time bomb DT you HV to defuse every week.

To do transport biz on HP , u HV to hit the ground running. and if you are newbie, you can NEVER hit the ground running (making the required funds to service your HP weekly.)

So don't b in a haste to quit your job.

Look at the pros and cons, do you have a principal that is considerate n might overlook one week or two weeks default.

Cos YES, you are going to default, you need a principal that is considerate and patient.

in these game, there are a lot of variables you won't see except you start.

Answer all these, then we pick up from there.

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

Let me get you right. She wanted you to come down from your car, go across the road, buy food for her and run back to the car with it?

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

chai.... Na wa

pocohantas:


Let me get you right. She wanted you to come down from your car, cross over the road, buy food for her and run back to the car with it?

Yes

Yinkerb:


My Name is Yinker Babs, am an Uber/Taxify/Bolt Driver. I was kidnapped and robbed yesterday at gun point at closing of work at my gate at ajayi bankole street cele egbe. They made away with the car and all my belongings. Please my people help me watch out for a white Toyota Camry EPE951EZ, big for-nothing. You can reach any police station or call this number 08167576408. Thanks

Sorry brother. If you installed a tracker and have a comprehensive insurance then you have a chance...

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

i am sorry for your experience. is there no option on the platform to make a counter complaint ?

I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star.

Nigerians. anytime you stand your ground for what is right, they will always call you wicked. i really wonder how a rider can have the gall to tell a driver to buy her food.

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

Boss, don't be dissuaded some riders are like that. Since you didn't go, though it cost you.

I salute your resoluteness. Your mere act has implanted an impression that not all drivers can take any kind of shitty errands.

If she encounters 5 or more drivers that display the same kind of gentle but firm refusal to degrade the partner job on e-hailing. Then it wud b d standard.

Sometimes I wonder, wat is wrong with some riders, you are not handicapped/physically challenged neither are you an invalid, yet you refuse to run your own errands.

I will write uber and Bolt a message on the need to address their riders in mails and texts on the purpose why the platform was created : ease of movement from one location to another in Lagos.



That is beyond customer service, the other day, a Lady too asks one dude here to buy her a pack of protection.



I don't think uber and bolt regularly sensitize (in mails n msgs) their riders on inappropriate behaviour towards the driver.

All I see them doing is sending messages n bonus and certain discounts to bring in more revenue.

There is a certain level of professional distance that has to b maintained, we r meeting for the first time n you start sending me to buy you food.

Bolt and Uber needs to up their game on inappropriate rider behaviour, not rating this time.

pope191:


Yes

She has guts though.

pope191:


Yes

Bros no vex u get small stature?

How dare you turn down rider's request to buy her food?
If you can't please your rider, please take your car off Uber platform

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

Gentlelife50:

Bros no vex u get small stature?

LOL, see question.

And to think drivers will suffer bad rating, not because they are unprofessional or err, but because they refuse to run cheap errands for riders, which isn't the purpose of ehailing.

northbird:


Boss, don't be dissuaded some riders are like that. Since you didn't go, though it cost you.

I salute your resoluteness. Your mere act has implanted an impression that not all drivers can take any kind of shitty errands.

If she encounters 5 or more drivers that display the same kind of gentle but firm refusal to degrade the partner job on e-hailing. Then it wud b d standard.

Sometimes I wonder, wat is wrong with some riders, you are not handicapped/physically challenged neither are you an invalid, yet you refuse to run your own errands.

I will write uber and Bolt a message on the need to address their riders in mails and texts on the purpose why the platform was created : ease of movement from one location to another in Lagos.



That is beyond customer service, the other day, a Lady too asks one dude here to buy her a pack of protection.



I don't think uber and bolt regularly sensitize (in mails n msgs) their riders on inappropriate behaviour towards the driver.

All I see them doing is sending messages n bonus and certain discounts to bring in more revenue.

There is a certain level of professional distance that has to b maintained, we r meeting for the first time n you start sending me to buy you food.

Bolt and Uber needs to up their game on inappropriate rider behaviour, not rating this time.

Goodevening, pls how much does it take to get a new drivers licence and whats the duration.

Gentlelife50:

Bros no vex u get small stature?

Lol Gentlife I go find Jesusson for u oo.... But truth b told I think this is now a norm, I just ended a trip and it just happened again, another rider I loan 2k still ask for same thing right at Tc 4th round about. The other lady said driver have been doing so for her, the question now should b which drivers r into this show of shame, r deh so deprive of trip or they r just pervert trying to see if they can use the back door... For me it won't work under any condition, lekki olosho r becoming sometin else, no respect atall.

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

The first rider is right. You are not meant to collect the toll you didn't pay for.
I'm happy you didn't disappoint me with the second rider. No to condom purchase when you are not the guy using it with her. No to yam purchase when you have two maids. No to food purchase when you won't even taste the food.

slamstanlee:
chai.... Na wa

Since some people don deh go buy CD, just expect d unexpected

northbird:


Boss, don't be dissuaded some riders are like that. Since you didn't go, though it cost you.

I salute your resoluteness. Your mere act has implanted an impression that not all drivers can take any kind of shitty errands.

If she encounters 5 or more drivers that display the same kind of gentle but firm refusal to degrade the partner job on e-hailing. Then it wud b d standard.

Sometimes I wonder, wat is wrong with some riders, you are not handicapped/physically challenged neither are you an invalid, yet you refuse to run your own errands.

I will write uber and Bolt a message on the need to address their riders in mails and texts on the purpose why the platform was created : ease of movement from one location to another in Lagos.



That is beyond customer service, the other day, a Lady too asks one dude here to buy her a pack of protection.



I don't think uber and bolt regularly sensitize (in mails n msgs) their riders on inappropriate behaviour towards the driver.

All I see them doing is sending messages n bonus and certain discounts to bring in more revenue.

There is a certain level of professional distance that has to b maintained, we r meeting for the first time n you start sending me to buy you food.

Bolt and Uber needs to up their game on inappropriate rider behaviour, not rating this time.

I've been following d chat here since yesterday and its kind of funny, I don't get worked up for no reason, she only try her luck but hit the rock, fact is so many drivers take nonsense and forget dia purpose, no one is doing anyone favour here, from the riders, d company and drivers, we all need each other to function, so disrespecting only shows the level of exposure and a point to where such rider is coming from, it not just about riders, but who we r.

northbird:


Mr draey.

Please answer these questions.

Is your work a govt job or private.?

Are you familiar with the routes in Abuja? I'm not asking weda you know the roads, google maps will help you out?

I am asking weda you know where
things happen per time as regards rider movement/influx.

e.g if you are in Gwarinpa around 6-7pm ,then you should try n move out n drive back to wuse 2, cos movement @ DT tym is inward bound n not outward anymore.

Also on Fridays, people move out of Abj, cos sat n sun, no govt activity. So where the airport hussle is brewing , you nid to know.

Or try n move to 3rd avenue, though that MIT b a tad risky cos 3rd n 1st avenue r always on lockdown wt traffic in d evenings
3rd avenue esp around H medix.

Cos HP is a ticking time bomb DT you HV to defuse every week.

To do transport biz on HP , u HV to hit the ground running. and if you are newbie, you can NEVER hit the ground running (making the required funds to service your HP weekly.)

So don't b in a haste to quit your job.

Look at the pros and cons, do you have a principal that is considerate n might overlook one week or two weeks default.

Cos YES, you are going to default, you need a principal that is considerate and patient.

in these game, there are a lot of variables you won't see except you start.

Answer all these, then we pick up from there.

Its a private job-bank to be precise

To a large extent yes I can navigate abuja routes, not all though.

I reside at Asokoro and as for rider influx/movement, not so much but I believe I can get help from colleagues/ex-colleagues who are into the business

As regard the HP I can come up with down payment that can cover a 2months or 3

Truth is, the HP is what I am a bit concerned about, although the agreement will be for a monthly return

pope191:
My last 2 riders r just funny set of people, my rating have dropped so drastically, but its all good. The drag with the first was passing the toll gate when it was opened freely to all motorist, so she insist not to pay for toll gate and I made her understand, I'm meant to take what the app display. The second one went to mart to get some stuff, from dia to 2 different banks, then to get shawarma, as we r driving on she saw a local food vendor and ask me if I can cross over to get food for her... I turned to her in funny manner and ask what? She said food, I crack a smile and politely tell her no, I don't do such. I drive on and she saw another place and ask if I can help her get food nah, other drivers do help out, I'm wicked, dis dat, I'm going to get a star... It is well, this too shall pass

Pipe nicely done. Uber and bolt need to tell this riders, drivers are not slaves. I can only do such errand is if the person is handicapped, pregnant or an elderly person to some extent.
I am still hoping to see the rider that would tell me such, maybe cos my physique is intimidating I don't even know.

NNicely done jare, 1 star no dey kill person.

metrecube:

The first rider is right. You are not meant to collect the toll you didn't pay for.
I'm happy you didn't disappoint me with the second rider. No to condom purchase when you are not the guy using it with her. No to yam purchase when you have two maids. No to food purchase when you won't even taste the food.

Boss I never said she was wrong, this is a case of logics and ignorance either from me or her part... If she have a case, she should forward it to Bolt and let them do the needful, I didn't even check to know if the app display toll gate added, all I told her is I'm going to take displayed fee... Need you know (I may b wrong), bolt do deduct 20 percentage from total fees including toll gate, Dats 60 naira, which account do you want to to bring that from?

I've seen both fair and unfair part of this hustle, I don't use saka or have the intention of cheating anyone, like I once said, I won't place myself at the receiving end to please riders (or all riders).

peeps4u:
How dare you turn down rider's request to buy her food?
If you can't please your rider, please take your car off Uber platform

pope191:


Lol Gentlife I go find Jesusson for u oo.... But truth b told I think this is now a norm, I just ended a trip and it just happened again, another rider I loan 2k still ask for same thing right at Tc 4th round about. The other lady said driver have been doing so for her, the question now should b which drivers r into this show of shame, r deh so deprive of trip or they r just pervert trying to see if they can use the back door... For me it won't work under any condition, lekki olosho r becoming sometin else, no respect atall.

This one Bolt is showing 8mins.
I'm sure it's up to 20mins on Google map.

pope191:


Lol Gentlife I go find Jesusson for u oo.... But truth b told I think this is now a norm, I just ended a trip and it just happened again, another rider I loan 2k still ask for same thing right at Tc 4th round about. The other lady said driver have been doing so for her, the question now should b [/i][b][/b]which drivers r into this show of shame[i][i][/i], r deh so deprive of trip or they r just pervert trying to see if they can use the back door... For me it won't work under any condition, lekki olosho r becoming sometin else, no respect atall.

Ill informed drivers do, one came to group one day to narrate how a female rider took his car key to a meeting because she left her bag inside his car and because she didn't trust the driver she had to go with the key.
The driver became worried because the lady was taken time. Chaii, e just be like make I slap am

metrecube:

The first rider is right. You are not meant to collect the toll you didn't pay for.
I'm happy you didn't disappoint me with the second rider. No to condom purchase when you are not the guy using it with her. No to yam purchase when you have two maids. No to food purchase when you won't even taste the food.

Your days shall be long.

pocohantas:


She has guts though.

pardon my manner for using d word "br*t" to portray her, we get on well, she talked about her personal life and such, even ask if I can help her make transfer and she will give me cash, at a point start address me like "You don't want to help your friend abi?"... I'm just cracking smile with d mindset of knowing she's out to manipulate me, Dats r person, no point being mad at her, I just flow with her, but won't push me to d point of the unthinkable las las dropped and said I love u

Me: shall pack ur wahala and go, almost 2 hrs trip on admiralty way alone

thelastorca:


i am sorry for your experience. is there no option on the platform to make a counter complaint ?



Nigerians. anytime you stand your ground for what is right, they will always call you wicked. i really wonder how a rider can have the gall to tell a driver to buy her food.

That's the problem, complaining seems like a waste of resourceful time

donfortune48:


This one Bolt is showing 8mins.
I'm sure it's up to 20mins on Google map.

Lol, I'm even close to where she was going

Meanwhile this neighbor wants me to drop his family at badagry on Friday then come back on Sunday to take them back.
From Shangotedo to badagry.
I told him 40k, he shouted. I told him the road is very good.
Asked him if he have been there recently he said yes that he was there yesterday with his car that he doesn't want to go with his car, for my mind na my own car good to suffer.
If any driver is interested he wants to pay 20k, let me link u