“Ride”: New online taxi-hailing company launches in Nigeria

In an exciting development, a groundbreaking online taxi-hailing company called “Ride” has made its debut in Abuja, Nigeria.

With a vast network of registered driver-partners ready to hit the roads, Ride is poised to revolutionise transportation not only in the Federal Capital Territory but throughout all thirty-six states of the federation.

Speaking during the grand launching ceremony, the company’s Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Mr. Odaudu Joel, asserted that Ride is birthed to offer Nigerians an affordable, convenient, comfortable, easy and flexible option for both local and interstate transit services.

“Ride is launched to provide more convenient, affordable, efficient and reliable transport services to existing transport options in the FCT.

“It will also help to enhance urban mobility across the 36 states.

“Our goal is to provide Nigerians with an affordable, easy and flexible alternative for commuting across the nation’s cities safely and reliably”, Odaudu stated.

He further highlighted that the newly established online taxi-hailing company is part of a more significant shift in transportation.

He noted that Ride offers a fresh, innovative platform that would reshape the travel patterns and shape the future of cities across Nigeria.

Also speaking during the launching, Ride’s Senior Vice President, Mr. Anselm Idoko, characterized the launching as a huge success.

He expressed confidence in Ride’s capacity to providing the safest, most effective and comfortable transport service to the Nigerian populace.

It is also expected to create job opportunities for vehicle owners as well.

“As a new entrant into the Nigerian e-hailing space, we are looking forward to introducing cities across Nigeria and the FCT to safe, reliable and affordable ride-hailing services on demand, and introducing flexible employment opportunities to thousands of drivers and vehicle owners nationwide”, he said.

Mr. Idoko stressed that with Ride’s entry into the online taxi-hailing market, Nigeria can expect a transformative shift in urban transportation.

It is also expected to empower citizens with a seamless and reliable means of getting around, while creating economic opportunities for many.

“The future of commuting has arrived, and it’s called “Ride”,” he asserted.

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