platinumricky:
I just saw two suggestions - a Samsung s5 and a Tecno pourvoir 2. The tecno MIGHT seem to be the smarter option but believe me, the S5 is better for navigation. The reason? The tecno only has a GPS sensor for navigating while the samsung supports GPS,GLONASS & BDS - meaning ur device will have access to multiple Satellites in the event that one is obstructed by buildings, vegetation and other variables. Large numbers of accessible satellites,.greatly improves the accuracy of the Mapping apps. Before buying any device for Navigation, Go to gsmarena.com and cross check all these. In the worst case scenario, any phone purchased must have at least GPS & GLONASS support, Gps alone will work but ur accuracy will suffer. I hope this helps. iPhones are excellent choices too ***

shollywendy1:

That's the reason why the experienced ones don't like to post/comment anymore. If u do, u 'll be insulted cus the kind of drivers, partners , riders that flooded the thread has changed the face of the thread

franksam2009:
those people you call experience are just over pampered adults who are feeling too big to answer questions cos they think they are better than everyone here while they have nothing, absolutely nothing

thebigkendo:


The day I climb that fence enh.. e go just fall

Abeg you know where I fit get registration form for Professional engine Oil sellers Hawkers/peddlers association??

chucsmoore:
Sure u are making money but not as much as when there is no traffic. it is better off to do more trips than to spend d whole day in traffic

franksam2009:
those people you call experience are just over pampered adults who are feeling too big to answer questions cos they think they are better than everyone here while they have nothing, absolutely nothing

Enyinne:
Frankly speaking this thread is losing its main reason of creating it .I follow other threads on nairaland and it's rare to see people abuse and throw insult like this uber forum does. People respect each other's opinion without insulting them . Poor communication is killing this thread thereby keeping reasonable people who might make a genuine input to stay off .Gradually I see with time, this thread will pack up as no one wants to express himself and get insulted for it .Experience is no more shared rather we share insult.
Let's communicate better so New entrant in the business can hv a good start cos for me and my household we are on d fence . Happy New Year to all.

QuitNotice:
Ah aaaaah. Modaam, what are you doing on the fence? Sebi it is you that was boasting here that you have hardworking drivers that pay your high rentals with ease, asserting that the drivers on here are a bunch of complaining lazy folks. Please don't give her space on the fenci oo.
Cc: Gazzus
Bcc: thecar

Enyinne:
No matter how a teller man trys he can't gather the experience of bank manager in one day. Experience is not garner overnight,It's all runs simultaneously with time hence it's said information is power

thebigkendo:


The day I climb that fence enh.. e go just fall

Abeg you know where I fit get registration form for Professional engine Oil sellers Hawkers/peddlers association??

Emekayoung:

I prefer traffic o. I make more money in traffic. We know the way na...

fabiano09:
what is this fence sef

GAZZUZZ:



sales of PEHA form is on sale, contact the DG directly 32urd sadly contact is unavailable, you will have to message and wait for response.

GAZZUZZ:


are u a rental or hp driver? Are you a vehicle owner who hires to a third party? Or are u just passing by?

coalcoal1:
What is the future of this Taxify/Uber business? Is there room for growth and expansion? Won't this market be saturated in the nearest future?
For those already in this business, how do you ensure that you continue to make money even with the challenges that this business portends?
I am still trying to find my bearing here in Ibadan since I am only doing this part time though I try to work full time most weekends when i am free.

franksam2009:
I also have this fear, riders are not increasing but hundreds of people are pumping cars into the business on a daily basis

GAZZUZZ:


Last year partners invested heavily in very sharp tokumbor cars (corrolas, camry, Yaris, matrix), after a lot of disappointment, most of them sold off or converted to personal use.

Now you do not have as many Sharp cars on the market, a lot of rundown looking cars, and the reliable insurance companies have pulled out support for Ehailing because of the loss the encountered last year.

this thread is a small reflection of what is happening out there, between Dec an now, I know 5 driver owners who have parked their cars in search of rental.

It is not easy to maintain a car on lagos roads. It is expensive.

The rate at which cars are being pulled out and the rate at which they are coming in would cancel out, just that you will see a surge of dead cars on the road, only on weekends will you see a lot of Sharp looking cars. I am a heavy user of Uber and as long as the fares are this cheap, do not expect any miracles any time soon.

January has six weeks no matter who you are, so tight ya seatbelt.

darmilolah:


I will make the 6th car owner looking for rental. Someone said my car is dead . That's why i want to switch to rental.

darmilolah:
I do tell people that rental is sweet than owning a car on the platform. But it always sound fooling.

On rental, if there is a major break down. You take the car to Lugard or his mechanic then you go home to take a rest whIle the Lugard and the mechanic go through the headache of fixing that car then they will car you to come pick the car.

As a driver partner driving your car on the platform. once you hear or notice anything about you car. You start having headache. Infact headache and fear. Headache of how to get to a safe location. When you get to safe location. How to get a mechanic to rescue you. When you get the mechanic. Headache of cost of repair and paying for Labour.

Unlike when you are on rental. All you need to do is call Lugard and his mechanic will come and get the car and you go home to rest.

If you are driving your car on the platform. You will go through headache of fund and stay under the sun with the mechanic to ensure he is doing the normal thing.

franksam2009:
I also have this fear, riders are not increasing but hundreds of people are pumping cars into the business on a daily basis

GAZZUZZ:

and that my friend is the truth!!

fabiano09:

passerby

follow like this

GAZZUZZ:


this is where maintenance and the type of car used come in.

Certain vehicles are naturally predisposed to certain illnesses.

certain vehicles Do not age gracefully, (civic 06-10) is one of them.

Buying the right car in the right condition and maintaining it becomes imperative if you want to live long.

GAZZUZZ:


follow like this

adeniyiHansome:



#By the time the fool has learned the game, the players have dispersed. –New Entrants
#So ….Ko ju ma ri bi. Ese lo gun e. - (If u don't want to see evil. Talk to your legs) - have your exit strategy
#Even though the old man is strong and hearty, he will not live forever. Taxify/Uber surge
#What is bad luck for one is good luck for others. - Elders on the Fence
#No one tests the depth of a river with both feet. Those on the other side of the fence
#A person with too much ambition cannot sleep in peace.-Ibadan people eying lagos
#A hunter who has only one arrow does not shoot with careless aim. – Part Time Drivers
#A child does not die because the mother's breasts are dry. - Pastor now a Doctor hustlers
#Ikan ti a fi eyin ti, to o gba ni, to ba wo, ko le wo pani (What we lean on for support that does not support one, when it falls cannot kill one) -Retired elders on the other side of the fence
#when the elephant fights is the grass that suffers. Striking Taxify drivers association
Its the person that steped into the poo that feels it. -Respected Elders on the Fence
#A sheep that will grow horns should ask the ram how its neck feels. - Newbies walking pass
#When a tse-tse fly perches on ur balls,it takes great skill not force to kill it -Lets continue to use our brains

GAZZUZZ:


this is where maintenance and the type of car used come in.

Certain vehicles are naturally predisposed to certain illnesses.

certain vehicles Do not age gracefully, (civic 06-10) is one of them.

Buying the right car in the right condition and maintaining it becomes imperative if you want to live long.

fabiano09:

Nigerians for u,I asked a simple question,if I had lied u probably would feel better. Chop ur knowledge

Get your facts right I'm from Gambia

darmilolah:


I know of 3 drivers that bought a car in 2018. 2 bought toks. one bought Registered. As we speak, it's only the one that bought Registered matrix that visit workshop less.

The muscle didn't even work in December because he got tired. The corolla has been withdrawn on the platform.

What do you to say to that?