**Cash is King ( Update):** While digital payments are growing, commercial Danfo buses still primarily accept cash. Ensure you have smaller denominations (₦50, ₦100, ₦200, ₦500) for easier transactions.

**Avoid Peak Hours:** Travel during off-peak hours (10 AM - 3 PM and after 8 PM) to significantly reduce travel time and sometimes even fare prices. Peak hours are typically 6 AM - 9 AM and 4 PM - 7 PM.

**Confirm Destination:** Always confirm with the conductor ('owo-owo') the bus's exact destination before boarding, even if it has the sign. Lagos bus routes can be complex.

**Watch Your Belongings:** Keep your valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded bus stops and markets.

**Alternative - Ride-Hailing (More Expensive):** For a more comfortable and direct, but significantly more expensive, option, consider ride-hailing services like Uber or Bolt. This eliminates transfers but will cost between ₦7,000-₦12,000+ in, depending on traffic and surge pricing.