
One good reason people go for bide-hailing services is because of the nature of they way they run and the confidence they offer.
A company like Uber offers various services including peer-to-peer ridesharing, ride service hailing, food delivery, and a micromobility system with electric bikes and scooters. Even though some of the listed services aren't available yet for Nigerians, you can also enjoy a ride in the sea with the 'Uberboat' that was launched in December, 2019 to beat Lagos traffic.
How much do ride-hailing drivers make in a week in Nigeria?
Taxify (Bolt) Trip Fare
In determining how much a ride-hailing driver makes in a week, we'd be using Taxify, one of the most popular ride-hailing companies in Nigeria with operations in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Owerri.A trip on Taxify costs between ₦400 to ₦4,000 depending on the distance, number of passengers and other factors. Out of these, the company takes 15% of the fare while the rest goes to the driver.
Taking a look at certain factors, a hardworking driver, with cars in a good condition will be able to make as much as ₦8,000 to ₦10,000 per day depending on the location.
From these, we can also estimate that a Taxify driver can make between ₦40,000 to ₦50,000 per week if he works for 5 days in a week.
How To Earn As A Taxify Driver In Nigeria
There are certain things you need to do as a driver to increase your chances of earning:
• Take rushing hours serious
Rush hour is the time in the morning or evening when workers are either going to, or returning from their workplaces. In over-populated places like Lagos and Abuja, people opt for bike-hailing services when taxis become scarce.Rush hour is a good time to make money, as you can always get a booking as a ride-hailing driver.
• Give it your time
If you have another job, you can sign-up to Uber or Taxify as a part-time driver, but in the other case, giving it your full time will expose you to more jobs.In short, a full-time driver obviously makes more money from bike-hailing than a part-time driver, but everyone has his/her reasons for making a decision.
• Reviews matter
Always remember the fact that customers are given the opportunity to review you, and their reviews matter a lot. No one will like to book a driver with a bad reputation, especially when he has other options.Asking your passengers for a review isn't a bad idea, especially when the journey when without issues.
In summary, Taxify driving is one great idea to venture into as a Nigerian, especially if you have an access to a good car. If not, you cal also check pout these 5 profitable businesses you can start without capital in Nigeria.