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You may find a lot of motocycle taxis around Lagos. They are called Okada in local terms. These Okada can bring you any place you want in the Island or outside the island. Prices range from 50 Naira to 100 Naira depending on the distance.
However, be careful with the way they drive the bikes. Just tell the driver you want to go slower if you are not comfortable.
Okada is the best mode of moving around the Island if you are in a hurry. Traffic in the city can be real bad at times. The draw back is safety. Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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 Nigeria House, London by sandysmith
Telephone applications or via e-mail are not permitted so it involves two trips to London and the fee of £40 - so its quite expensive even before purchasing a plane ticlket! Theme: Other
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Aboat is useful if you can use one.
A Nigerian called Tarzan has a boat yard and rents boats out or will take you up river. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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THIS TIME IN NIGERIA I STAYED IN LAGOS AND USED A CAR AND SPEEDBOAT TO GET TO WORK. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Get around Lagos can be very tedious especially since there is usually heavy traffic on the roads which can last for hours. However, the introduction of Motobike, popularly known as "Okada" has tremendously helped passengers as they can always manouvre their way out of every tight corner. But one got to be very careful with these Okada people. They can be very reckless and surely people die daily as a result of recklessness. The sad aspect of it is that the Okada riders seldomly die in such accidents: it is usually the passengers that do get killed. So be careful if you must go by Okada. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Over time you will become comfortable regarding how Lagos moves and how to get around without being cheated. It helps to make friend with a Lagosian who could give you some idea of how much things cost in general.
For the first week I was in Lagos, I got around almost exclusively by hotel taxi. Hear me when I say this--I was being ripped off the whole time! You pay for the semblance of protection and safety in Lagos. Many of the taxis inside the hotel are no safer than those outside of it and far more expensive. At most, use a hotel taxi and have them drop you off. Make sure you see a cab stand or ask about that before the driver takes off. Use the local taxis to get back to your hotel. you will save at least 50% of what you would have paid.
You need to be in Lagos to guage your comfort level with the above tip. It doesn't just apply to black travelers such as myself, as one of my white colleagues operates in the same manner and does quite well, while saving a bundle.
As a rule, take the travel warnings you see here and even those posted by the State Department with a grain of salt. Be observant and move within your comfort zone. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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I will quote this from what my good friend, a local Lagosian said about Okadas:
'They're the mainstay of transportation in Nigeria...& esp Lagos. Lagos can't do without them.
There are just a few 'don't(s)'.....and even they are flexible.
> Don't get on any with the handlebars twisted. They do that sometimes
> so they can manoeuver btw vehicles.
> Don't get on any with a 'toughie' as the rider. He'll be more
> difficult to control.
> Don't get on any blaring loud music/ or with the rider in ear phones.
> The rider isn't fully attentive.
> Don't allow the rider use his mobile phone while in motion.
> Don't forget to tell him to slow down if u're uncomfortable.
> And usually, before u get on it....tell the guy u're not in a rush and
> u don't want him to do any crazy stunts or u'll ask him to stop so u
> can get off!!
Thanks to Ayo for such insightful and useful advice! Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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