How to Navigate Lagos Roads in December
There have been mini online debates by Lagosians about the city’s traffic situation in December, the final and festive month of the year. Some believe that traffic reduces in the last two weeks of December due to people traveling for the holiday. Others believe that the traffic remains the same.
Regardless of what side you tilt to, you are likely to still experience some heavy traffic in December. Some reasons for this are incoming travelers, concerts, parties, fuel scarcity, and much more. Here is a list of five things you should do to prevent Lagos traffic from dampening the festive season for you:
Plan your movement
Impromptu events often come up and they can be a lot of fun. However, in a city like Lagos with a history of tough traffic gridlock, it might not be the best idea. Things could go downhill if you decide to head to an impromptu event at a time when there is a lot of traffic on that route. You might not make it to your destination at all because you’re stuck in traffic. You also might not be able to turn back. Prepare an itinerary for all of your events this month and give each event a departure time that you adhere strictly to. If you didn’t plan for it, don’t go.
The map is your friend
Festive periods like this are when we re-learn the importance of the maps on our smartphones. Ensure that you always check your map for the situation of the road leading to your location. This will enable you to spot better routes ahead of time, identify roads that are under construction, or adjust your departure time when necessary.
Have Your Whistle
The number of misconducts committed by road users increases significantly in December. Some of these occurrences could rile you up and that’s why you need to have your Whistle app on standby. You can report road happenings around you such as traffic offenders, and accidents, traffic updates, and verify vehicle documents.
As a Whistle user, you earn cash or social rewards for your reports on the app. Share your Whistle referral code/link with your friends who will be moving around in Lagos this December. They’ll thank you later.
Budget
It’s not surprising that how much money you have is a core determinant of the extent to which you can have fun in Lagos during the festive period. Money can quickly become an issue for many adventure seekers in Lagos during this season due to the recent hike in petrol prices and high surge levels on cab apps that cause fares to be three times the normal price.
Factor these costs into your expenses ahead of time so you are never stranded. You can also make extra money by being one of the first two users to refer 15 new people to Whistle weekly for a prize of N10,000.
Are there any other tips that you think anyone who is going to be on Lagos roads this December? Share them with us in the comments section.
