**Timing is Key:** Avoid peak hours (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) if possible, as traffic can significantly extend travel time, especially on the Pen Cinema to Mile 2 stretch.

**Cash is King:** Always have smaller denominations of Naira notes (₦100, ₦200, ₦500) as bus conductors rarely have change for large notes.

**Stay Alert:** Keep an eye on your belongings, especially in crowded buses and bus stops.

**Confirm Destination:** Always confirm with the conductor or driver that the bus is indeed going to your intended destination or next major landmark before boarding.

**Alternative Route (If Pen Cinema is blocked):** Sometimes, you might find direct buses from Abule Egba to Oshodi. From Oshodi, you can find direct buses to Mile 2, then connect to Alaba. This is a less common but viable alternative if you know the routes.