sexylassie:


Lastma and vio officials get killed while doing their job because many Lagos drivers are heartless, have mental disorder, i will say this confidently, no right and normal human will kill another fellow human just because he is doing his/her duties.
My
Many Lagosians are traffic law breakers, they know the fine they will pay when caught, because of their inability to obey rules, when caught, they do every thing possible to escape even if they have to kill another human.

We blame govt for all ills of our society but many ills in our society are all done by private individuals. funny how this set of people love to criticize govt but break eveery simple rules that can make society run peacefully.

peeps4u:
Cant you guys stop replying this sexy........? You all have been on this argument with her for 2-3 days now. If no one replies her again, she will stop posting.

olaboy1:


If the car is driving fine and you are not experiencing any drivability problems, then just buy a fouler plug, erase the code and voila you are good.

AngryIgboMan:
Guys please, I implored you people in one of my posts to avoid arguments with anybody especially anybody on heat. Its that time of the month again. Reasoning is on vacation now and emotions is running riot. Please and please, lets stay focused on motivation.

The issue I want to discuss today is this very fraudulent and criminal company called Tanxify abi Taxify.

I was around Festac town yesterday to eat Nkwobi at my favourite joint and I decided to book a trip to walter Carrington. It was fake of course but I just wanted to check the price because my rider 4 days ago was telling me how taxify is far cheaper than Uber.

Lo and behold, the picture below is what I saw! 1100-1400. What nonsense? Last last, the money will end at 1200 because Uche is a criminal master of human psychology. I checked the distance on google maps and saw that it will take me 38 minutes of my life and 17 kilometres to get there! Here comes the real headache.

Ride Price = 1,200 naira

Taxify Commission = 240 naira

Fuel Estimate to VI (At least 2 litres on corrolla and 3 litres on Camry) = 300 or 450 naira depending

Calls to and fro to rider prior pickup = 50 naira

Data for Bolt and Google Maps = 100 naira

Therefore;

240 + 300 + 50 + 100 = 740

1200 - 740 = 460 naira profit.

So as a driver, aak yourself if its really worth it. You see let me be brutally honest with you. The only reason it seems as if you are making money from this nonsense is because of turn over. Turn over as in if you calculate the gains from all these small small profits, it seems as if you are getting something! But what is the true reality?

CAR WEAKENS AND DIES FASTER. Mind you that I didn't factor wear and tear to engine in the calculations above. I didnt factor in other things like scratch from Keke or Danfo, rude riders, excess traffic, Fuel consumption with AC in Terrible Lagos traffic now!

What is my point then?

Taxify is now fixing there ride prices again! If you must continue with these nonsense business, please stick with UBER. At least, it becomes 3% commission after 20 trips. How I wish Uber can bring down there initial Commission on all trips to 20% instead of 25%. That will be the end of taxify as we know it!

peeps4u:
Cant you guys stop replying this sexy........? You all have been on this argument with her for 2-3 days now. If no one replies her again, she will stop posting.

famousguy01:
Pls, how can this and how do I use it. What’s the name I need am badly

Felicity0001:
100% on your recent post. The annoying thing is they still collect commission on toll fee drivers pay from his/her pocket.

Honestly, had the government have genuine and serious means to send these guys outta Nigeria and better alternative for her citizen it would have been good but it just obvious that all the LASG wants from them is just money.

Same way they threatened to close down computer village, Ladipo market and even katangura market but las las na millions running into billions that settled the matter. Same thing will happen to uber and taxify no doubt.

Lets just keep our fingers cross and see hiw things unfold.

Carshopper:


Very funny... shows why govt wants to regulate the system

leosag:
Pls I need you help, after uploading all the required documents on uber website I was told that they will let me know when to take a trip and also that they are doing background check. I click on the background check to know what but this is what I get. Pix below

deedee44:

The argument is about selling what you got for free. I don't see any reason why what we got free of charge can't be sold if there's a demand for it

Adioking:
Uber drivers protest as VIO clampdown intensifies in Lagos
By Dennis Erezi
10 February 2020 | 1:34 pm

Some Uber drivers on Monday marched on the office of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS), protesting the recent clampdown on their operations on Lagos roads.

VIS officials said the drivers must have hackney permit, Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) certification and that Uber must pay the operator license fee to the state government.

“Uber and Taxify offices were closed. When the drivers got to VIO’s office in Ojodu, none of the officials came out to talk to them,” a Uber driver Adegoke Faloye told The Guardian on Monday.


VIS officials told The Guardian last week that the enforcement of already existing laws guiding the operations of professional drivers in the state began recently.

But a spokesman for Uber in West Africa Efosa Aiyevbomwan said the office was opened on Monday.

Aiyevbomwan at the weekend said he was not aware of the drivers’ plan to protest. He said Uber was open to engaging the drivers to understand their concerns.

During the protest, Faloye said VIO officials ordered security officers to send them away.

He attributed the clampdown on himself and other colleagues to noncompliance to government regulations by Uber and Taxify.


“Uber and Taxify needed to do the right thing to government since 2016. Government had written to them and decided to stop them since they did not comply,” Faloye said.

Despite being on the receiving end, Faloye said their complaints to Uber has been ignored except a recent memo that surfaced on the application telling them to be calm.

“There was a circular that was sent via the app that they were aware of the crisis. They said they have an agreement with VIO office not to disturb us,” Faloye said quoting the message Uber drivers were sent.

In spite of the message, the driver said some of his colleagues were still stopped by the government officials on Monday. He said one of his colleagues had the side mirror of his vehicle broken by a VIS official.

He said the clampdown had forced many drivers to down tools to avoid embarrassment.

Vision2045:


A critical analysis of your perspective of argument shows u have a bitter feeling for ehailing. I wonder why u sound so pained each time u type words in form of commenting on this thread.

Those Lastma/VIO guys are they holy and perfect, Most them are corrupt and only out there to make money for their pocket, who bears the brunt if I may ask...

Most time what they do is harrass the populace, before you say jack, they will ask you to pay so so amount, who empower them to charge you, what happen to ticketing system.

northbird:


Your yellow cabs need to understand this " they must embrace competition "

The era of charging 6-8k ( with begging) from ikeja ( ogba) to lekki is over.

In BTW.
Most of you folks @ d VIS HV Neva improved on ur system. Same old ways of waylaying cars in traffic gridlock.

n you boast of running an electronic system.

dru23:



Florida .... Atlanta, .....Alaska...... Rhode Island..... New Hampshire.... Delaware..... North Carolina, South Carolina
Hawaii..... New Mexico ......Arizona....... Las Vegas ......Texas.....And the list goes on and on... . And after doing few research. I came to conclusion that uber requirement differs from state to state .. But in most states requirements are easy and you don't need a hackey permit...

sexylassie:


lets look at it in another way, you as a uber driver have the right to protect your trade, also do yellow cab drivers, they also have families to feed and loans to pay back.

GAZZUZZ:
No de enter people compound unna no de hear



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PxTsZXGhKg

sexylassie:


i doubt if you have ever step foot at the airport before talkless of living in america, i didnt say you should write down states, i want to where you live in the US and most of the states you mentioned need permits for uber drivers

pls stop misinforming the public.

and who talked about hackney permit in the states??) learn to comprehend.

sexylassie:


i doubt if you have ever step foot at the airport before talkless of living in america, i didnt say you should write down states, i want to where you live in the US and most of the states you mentioned need permits for uber drivers

pls stop misinforming the public.

and who talked about hackney permit in the states??) learn to comprehend.

Ogbunigwe2018:

You are quoting an American citizen.
Weird

sexylassie:
i have come to realise that most Nigerian men have low self esteem could this be because of poverty, when a lady counter them and show them their ignorance, they start blabbing and calling you names and wont counter agreement like a civil person

this is a faceless forum, you can go under a moniker and abuse as you like, call me names but in reality, many of your types, wont hesitate to call me MA or answer with Yes ma when you know your salary is at stake.

I see all these type of men everyday, they beat their chest daily on the street, act rude to you but act very humble in the office especially when they understand that their means of livelihood is in my hand.

sexylassie:
i have come to realise that most Nigerian men have low self esteem could this be because of poverty, when a lady counter them and show them their ignorance, they start blabbing and calling you names and wont counter agreement like a civil person

this is a faceless forum, you can go under a moniker and abuse as you like, call me names but in reality, many of your types, wont hesitate to call me MA or answer with Yes ma when you know your salary is at stake.

I see all these type of men everyday, they beat their chest daily on the street, act rude to you but act very humble in the office especially when they understand that their means of livelihood is in my hand.

Gentlelife50:

Madam This your post alone made me believe what they have been saying about yo u, na waoo.

Ogbunigwe2018:

You are quoting an American citizen.
Weird

sexylassie:


which state do you live in? lets know, almost all info are on the net

Uber operates in a very regulated market in the US, in states where uber do not have a license to operate they are banned, as for drivers, they are expected to comply with states law and regulations and must get necessary permits to operate.

In new york city, police can clamp down on uber drivers who do not have the necessary permit to operate

My question to you

can you drive in most Us cities as a private or commercial drivers without the necessary document, woudnt you be arrested as an individual for breaking the law, the same way the lagos state traffic officials are clamping down on drivers who do not have the right documentation, is the same the NYPD will clamp down on drivers who also do not the right papers

sexylassie:


american citizen selling mobile oil to Uber drivers on nairaland, this man is in one of those mechanic shops in lagos doing his business and using nairaland as a means to advertise his goods

pls, he is so misinformed about how systems works in the US, i have never seen a Nigerian-american as misinformed as that guy.

AngryIgboMan:
Guys please, I implored you people in one of my posts to avoid arguments with anybody especially anybody on heat. Its that time of the month again. Reasoning is on vacation now and emotions is running riot. Please and please, lets stay focused on motivation.

The issue I want to discuss today is this very fraudulent and criminal company called Tanxify abi Taxify.

I was around Festac town yesterday to eat Nkwobi at my favourite joint and I decided to book a trip to walter Carrington. It was fake of course but I just wanted to check the price because my rider 4 days ago was telling me how taxify is far cheaper than Uber.

Lo and behold, the picture below is what I saw! 1100-1400. What nonsense? Last last, the money will end at 1200 because Uche is a criminal master of human psychology. I checked the distance on google maps and saw that it will take me 38 minutes of my life and 17 kilometres to get there! Here comes the real headache.

Ride Price = 1,200 naira

Taxify Commission = 240 naira

Fuel Estimate to VI (At least 2 litres on corrolla and 3 litres on Camry) = 300 or 450 naira depending

Calls to and fro to rider prior pickup = 50 naira

Data for Bolt and Google Maps = 100 naira

Therefore;

240 + 300 + 50 + 100 = 740

1200 - 740 = 460 naira profit.

So as a driver, aak yourself if its really worth it. You see let me be brutally honest with you. The only reason it seems as if you are making money from this nonsense is because of turn over. Turn over as in if you calculate the gains from all these small small profits, it seems as if you are getting something! But what is the true reality?

CAR WEAKENS AND DIES FASTER. Mind you that I didn't factor wear and tear to engine in the calculations above. I didnt factor in other things like scratch from Keke or Danfo, rude riders, excess traffic, Fuel consumption with AC in Terrible Lagos traffic now!

What is my point then?

Taxify is now fixing there ride prices again! If you must continue with these nonsense business, please stick with UBER. At least, it becomes 3% commission after 20 trips. How I wish Uber can bring down there initial Commission on all trips to 20% instead of 25%. That will be the end of taxify as we know it!