In this life, I believe everyone has their own calling. Some people are gifted in certain areas that others cannot handle. One business I truly respect and admire, but I know I may never try, is commercial driving or transport business.
Yes, I mean the keke, okada, or taxi drivers we see every day. Even the ones doing Bolt, Uber, or even interstate driving. I look at them and say, “God, give them more strength,” because this hustle is not easy at all.
In Nigeria, transport business is everywhere. It’s one of the fastest ways people earn daily income. In fact, I know many people that used it to train themselves in school, feed their families, and even build houses. It’s a business that gives results, but it takes real patience, courage, and thick skin.
I remember one uncle in my area who does Bolt. He wakes up by 5 a.m., gets ready, and starts his trips. Sometimes he doesn’t return until late in the night. The way Lagos traffic alone can drain someone’s energy, I wonder how he survives it every day. One time, he even told me how a rider entered his car and didn’t pay. Another time, his car was seized because of a wrong turn. I just shook my head and said, “This life no balance.”
As a lady, I know there are women doing transport too and I respect them even more. One woman in my area drives keke. She doesn’t even fear anything. Rain or sun, she’s on the road. I’ve seen how passengers insult drivers, how LASTMA and police chase them, how some passengers enter and complain about everything. Honestly, it’s not for me.
Apart from the stress, I’m not really the type that likes being outside too long. I prefer working indoors doing design, social media, or digital work. Driving all day and picking random people is something that gives me anxiety just thinking about it.
Even though I may never try it, I can’t lie ooo the transport business is a strong source of income if you’re determined and street smart. People who run it with sense make good money daily. Some even hire others to drive for them and make returns. That one is even better sef.
But me? I’ll just clap for them from the sidelines.
So yes, the business I admire but may never do is transport driving,whether it’s Bolt, danfo, okada, or keke. The hustle is real, the risk is high, and the strength required is not small. If you’re doing this business and you’re consistent, I give you full respect,all hands up for you
We all have our own lane. Mine is online and creative, but that doesn’t stop me from admiring those who are mastering the streets every day.
with love❤️🧡🧡
Hamidu Yetunde
