Mobile-app-based transportation network Uber has announced it has recorded a 100-fold demand growth since it began operations in Nigeria’s commercial capital city of Lagos.
Speaking to journalists yesterday in Lagos, Ebi Atawodi, General Manager, Uber, also revealed the company has recorded 10-times supply growth since it kicked off its operations in Nigeria. She said the company is creating jobs and opportunities while contributing to reducing the congestion on Lagos roads.
She said the company is focused on ensuring passengers’ safety, price transparency, innovation and promoting asset sharing.
She stated: “People are changing the way they connect with their cities and get around, and we feel Uber is a big part of this revolution. We believe Nigerians should be allowed more choice in the way they travel and with uberX, we now offer unrivalled value for getting around Lagos safely and securely, at the touch of a button.”
She further stated that “To ensure that Uber riders receive the highest quality rides and reliability, all partner drivers have to have a driver institute card and commercial insurance before they are allowed to drive on the Uber system. Further all our drivers are vetted by the Uber team, making Uber the safest way to get around.”
