Felicity0001:

My sensor, exhaust and every other thing are in good check baba. I can net 15k with 3k fuel. Sometimes less if the pickup distance is far.
It all depends, long distance trip on a highway can be very rewarding.

Take for instance, 3k fuel will take me to ibadan to and fro which can net one about 25k or more.

The main killer of the job is bolt, long distance pickup and then rider cancel.

kodred:


That’s a lot of gas for two days job.

northbird:


Chief, you mean gross. Cos net in my parlance means deductions after bolt commission and fuel used.

I don't go for pick ups above 2.5- 3km. Even at that range, rider's destination is wat will make me decide.

Cos if distance is too long, riders often are impatient ( I don't blame them, the ehsiling apps promise quick pick ups not minding the peculiar terrain of Lagos and its unpredictable traffic), they will cancel n order again.

I HV been a victim countless no of times, once I can't get to you in say 5-7 mins, I cancel strait.

Was @ CIPM road, Ikeja, got a request.
Called rider, she was @ Berger , destination: Ikeja

I had to let the trip slide. Cos the main thrust of the hustle is to make profit. That kind of trip is a sure loss.

Felicity0001:

Are you trying to confuse me or convince me that I do t know what I'm saying or not educated to know the difference btw gross and net?


Was @ CIPM road, Ikeja, got a request.
Called rider, she was @ Berger , destination: Ikeja

Hahaha...
See parameters:
Pickup bergar= 7.8km
Destination ikeja=6.5km
Bolt commission= 20%
Cost/km= #60
Time travel: 129min
Find X using differential equation and Taylor's series.
Lolzzz...

Kukuma kill me

Felicity0001:

In HP, what I advice prospective investors to do is get a reliable driver on ground first b4 going ahead to purchase thw car.

By so doing you must have had some level of understanding and agreement on total package, weekly remitance, duration and other contract talks.

Also, be considerate in the total package. Find around the standard then state your demands to the driver. Get a sample contract paper from people already into the business then modify to suit both of you.

If after all these is settled with good understanding and some level of trust then you can proceed to getting a good car together or better still let the driver make his choice that falls within your budget.

Carry out a comprehensive insurance, get the car registered and for for operation including the heckney permit document then make compulsory d lasdri for the driver so you dont have any stories that will affect your business.

Follow up with monthly or weekly inspection of your vehicle for the first 6months and state it on the contract.

Finally, pray for safety and progress of your business.

Good luck!!!

Felicity0001:

Sometimes daily.
Taje for instance, as I left the house this morning I went straight to the filling station where I usually buy pms; filling it cost me #4,400 with some fraction because I'd fuel in the tank b4. I started lahe today because I had to do about 20km(1hr: 29min) to visit mechanic which wasnt even around (the tin pain me reach blood) and I closed early today being Monday. b4 getting home the fuel level has gone below half tank. Tomorrow I'll have to refill again b4 going online.

Some days I buy fuel up to 10k.

Felicity0001:

I've used Corolla, EOD V6 and now Civic I can say from experience Honda cars are more efficient when compare to some Toyota cars in terms of fuel comsuption.
Though I learnt yaris is another Toyota brand with good fuel economy.

Parlee:
It's high time we do something about this bolt thieves ripping us drivers off for absolutely no reason, these guys are nothing but thieves. How can a trip from ikoyi to surulere be 1,000 naira No be slavery be that, there was a day I took someone somewhere the trip ended at 3,000 bolt gave a discount of 300 the person paid me 2600 instead of 2700, I left a fare review on that trip stating how much the person paid. Guess what bolt reviewed the trip and changed it to 2900. I couldn't laugh that day. This shit dont make any sense to me anymore, how does one work hard on the road every other day only for these thieves to keep fooling us. Problem is we Nigerians are not United, we can almost never unite for a good course. Walai talai if we unite these e hailing apps will do the right thing, but what do I know? I'm just a common driver with a degree he cant use to get a reasonable job.

northbird:


Only people that cud change their ways is a Union ( collection of a lot of drivers who agree to a common cause, unfortunately, that is a tall order.

Cos of some reasons pple WL giv. a. I'm on rentals, I CNT afford to strike. b). I'm on HP. , I'm almost paying up, I CNT join your strike. c). Nothing concern me. (d). I just lost my job , I can't join. the list of genuine reasons are endless.

Furthermore, Bolt is adding more drivers DAILY on the platform to cater for those that would go voluntarily or be deactivated by the system.

Bolt will keep increasing the pool of drivers cos they only take a cut of wat is in the POOL.


Also, its beyond ur control as an individual, pray n hop you get more favourable trips any day you set out.

Finally, think of the end game. A skill , a biz , that you would eventually switch to.

That's wat I think about everyday, "wat can I do to get out of this RAT RACE".

Felicity0001:

No ooh my brother... Some days self I dont use up to 3k fuel.

@peeps4u; how far na hope you've gotten a good rental deal.
You talked about a coperative some time ago that one can become and member, can you assist with that information again.

northbird:


Only people that cud change their ways is a Union ( collection of a lot of drivers who agree to a common cause, unfortunately, that is a tall order.

Cos of some reasons pple WL giv. a. I'm on rentals, I CNT afford to strike. b). I'm on HP. , I'm almost paying up, I CNT join your strike. c). Nothing concern me. (d). I just lost my job , I can't join. the list of genuine reasons are endless.

Furthermore, Bolt is adding more drivers DAILY on the platform to cater for those that would go voluntarily or be deactivated by the system.

Bolt will keep increasing the pool of drivers cos they only take a cut of wat is in the POOL.


Also, its beyond ur control as an individual, pray n hop you get more favourable trips any day you set out.

Finally, think of the end game. A skill , a biz , that you would eventually switch to.

That's wat I think about everyday, "wat can I do to get out of this RAT RACE".

peeps4u:


Thanks bro. I've got.

Regarding the cooperative, my mother in law back home (osun) is the one running it for us. But this is how is operates; when you join, you can only be entitled to borrow after 6months and you can borrow x2 of your savings and pay 15 naira monthly interest on every 1k (1.5% monthly interest) till you complete repayment of the loan.

I don't know if that is how it is operated everywhere. I will inquire from a colleague here in Lagos who is also into this corporative thing.

peeps4u:


Thanks bro. I've got.

Regarding the cooperative, my mother in law back home (osun) is the one running it for us. But this is how is operates; when you join, you can only be entitled to borrow after 6months and you can borrow x2 of your savings and pay 15 naira monthly interest on every 1k (1.5% monthly interest) till you complete repayment of the loan.

I don't know if that is how it is operated everywhere. I will inquire from a colleague here in Lagos who is also into this corporative thing.

nitigriti:


Your head is there! Very accurate analysis.

kodred:


Or we could come together and create our own POOL to build a business.

shollywendy1:

Cooperative interest differs.

ojbanja:


The iron that nearly condemned my Double King tyre at Kudirat Abiola way.
Avoid it if possible some of them can puncture tyre ooo.

shollywendy1:
Operational license still on hold till the issue is resolved btw uber/bolt and LASG.
But all drivers/partners are adviced to go get their hackney permit and LASDRI card as soon as possible according to the VIO boss on 99.3fm this morning.
Note: you can maintain hackney permit on your blue plate number

peeps4u:


I think bolt/uber need to be a lil vocal on this issue.

Is it too hard for them to tell drivers to get Lasdri and hackney as part of new requirements?

Or maybe they are still dragging the hackney stuff with the govt?


BTW, which institutions issue Lasdri and hackney please?

shollywendy1:

VIO issues hackney permit while LASDRI is an institute created for God knows reason because all the training are similars to Frsc driving institute training

AngryIgboMan:
I wrote about bolt new form of robbery. Nobody listened.

I want you to do an experiment guys. Few seconds before your trip ends, use the calculate price option. Then compare the price to what comes out when you end the trip! You will shout.

Please try this now guys.

northbird:


Only people that cud change their ways is a Union ( collection of a lot of drivers who agree to a common cause, unfortunately, that is a tall order.

Cos of some reasons pple WL giv. a. I'm on rentals, I CNT afford to strike. b). I'm on HP. , I'm almost paying up, I CNT join your strike. c). Nothing concern me. (d). I just lost my job , I can't join. the list of genuine reasons are endless.

Furthermore, Bolt is adding more drivers DAILY on the platform to cater for those that would go voluntarily or be deactivated by the system.

Bolt will keep increasing the pool of drivers cos they only take a cut of wat is in the POOL.


Also, its beyond ur control as an individual, pray n hop you get more favourable trips any day you set out.

Finally, think of the end game. A skill , a biz , that you would eventually switch to.

That's wat I think about everyday, "wat can I do to get out of this RAT RACE".

SHOOPSYN:


You are right, Union! Unfortunately, we youth are now the most difficult set of people when it comes to "coming together" to achieve something in Nigerian Some of the listed excuses are not genuine compared to what we can achieve in coming together. We are too knowledgeable that we have trillions of difference in opinion over little things. God will help us. On the other hand, I think something is still not right between Uber and LasGvt or some head of VIO vampires about the permits. Because I trust Uber, they would have logged you out until you get it. But at the same time, everybody wants to play safe and avoid story yhat touch. The vampires won eventually.

shollywendy1:
Operational license still on hold till the issue is resolved btw uber/bolt and LASG.
But all drivers/partners are adviced to go get their hackney permit and LASDRI card as soon as possible according to the VIO boss on 99.3fm this morning.
Note: you can maintain hackney permit on your blue plate number

deedee44:
As for me and my household, I'm not getting any goddamned lasdri neither am I getting any fccking permit. The ONLY way I'm paying shishi for the two is if I'm unable to go online without them. Till then I'm still waiting for that VIO that will prove that I'm uber.
RUBBISH!!!

mrjaydee:


Na maserati you dey drive?

Thekeeper:
thank you. What's the typical ROI for HP if I invest say 1.8m on the vehicle.