The Ugandan government is proposing strict regulations for regular bodaboda and taxi operators in the city, a move that will see them operate under the likes of SafeBoda, Uber, and Bolt. What effect c…
Drivers want ride-hailing companies to be more concerned about their well-being
The pandemic has seen ride-hailing companies make efforts to ensure the safety of their drivers but due to the recent two-week suspension of their services, some drivers are asking for more assistance…
In conversation with Johnny Enagwolor, co-founder of PlentyWaka on scaling despite government regulation
The Lagos okada ban gave bus-hailing platforms a chance to scale, however, a new set of regulations may halt such progress. Here, Johnny Ena tells us how bus-hailing startup, PlentyWaka, is thriving i…
[VIDEO] Lagos state ban on motorcycles, tricycles from major highways; riders and commuters react
[VIDEO]: We hit the streets of Lagos to understand what average Lagosians think about the proposed ban on bike hailing services and commercial motorcycles/tricycles from highways. Here’s what th…
How mobility and logistics startups are overtaking fintechs as darlings of the Nigerian startup ecosystem
A look at how startups in the mobility and logistics sector in Nigeria have been getting all the attention with respect to funding as well as expansion moves.…
Beyond transportation, on-demand ride-hailing startups are beginning to influence the culture of safety
With the emergence of motorcycle on-demand startups, safety has become a commodity for commuters.…
inDriver, a new ride-hailing service, has launched in Lagos to take on Uber and Bolt
inDriver, a new ride-hailing service recently launched in Lagos and it is already gaining popularity among commuters. However, drivers are not so comfortable with its model.…
Swvl, another ride-hailing company is thinking of entering the Nigerian market
Is the ride-hailing market in Nigeria overcrowded and competitive, or is there enough space for everyone at the table?…
This new Lagos-based ride-hailing service is making traditional taxis a core of its business
This new ride-hailing service in Lagos is making traditional taxi a core of its business…
Pickmeup launches first ever online ride-hailing service in Abeokuta
First of its kind, Pickmeup Ride launches as a pioneering online ride-hailing service in Abeokuta…