**Cash is King:** Always have smaller denominations of Naira (₦50, ₦100, ₦200, ₦500) as bus conductors may not always have change for large notes.

**Peak Hours:** Avoid traveling during morning (6:30 AM - 9:30 AM) and evening (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM) peak hours to minimize traffic delays and higher fares.

**Confirm Fares:** Always confirm the fare with the conductor before boarding to avoid disputes, especially during rush hour or when there's heavy rain.

**Watch Your Belongings:** Keep your personal items secure, especially in crowded buses and bus stops.

**Alternative to Oshodi:** In rare cases, if you find buses directly to Ojota or Fadeyi from Abattoir, you can take them and then connect to CMS from there, but Oshodi is usually more straightforward.