By Adaku Onyenucheya

inDrive has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s ride-hailing and courier services market, pledging continued investment and expansion of its operations across the country amid economic realities.

Country Director, inDrive Nigeria, Timothy Oladimeji, in a statement issued on September 3, 2026, said the company’s commitment to Nigeria extends beyond its core ride-hailing service, with a broader local offering that includes its economy and courier services.

He said Uber’s decision to exit the Nigerian market came as a surprise to the industry despite being a strong and significant competitor.

He said inDrive has always welcomed competition as it drives the company to continuously improve its products and services for the benefit of users.

Oladimeji said inDrive’s business model enables it to operate effectively in emerging markets, where affordability is an important consideration for consumers.

According to him, the company offers one of the lowest service fees in the market, while the final ride price is determined directly between the driver and the passenger.

He said this model gives both parties greater control and enables them to agree on a price that works for them, adding that inDrive does not use algorithms to set ride prices like the traditional ride-hailing platforms.

“We confirm our long-term commitment to Nigeria. Nigeria is a key market for us in Africa, and we have consistently grown our active user base year on year.

“We currently operate in major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Ibadan, Owerri, and Enugu, reflecting the depth and breadth of our presence across the country,” he said

He added that the company would continue to expand its platform to meet the evolving needs of Nigerian users and drivers.

” We recently launched Comfort to further improve service quality, One Click to make the user experience more seamless, and TukTuk to address micro-mobility needs and provide more accessible transportation options,” he stated.

Oladimeji explained that the company has already made significant investments in the Nigerian market and remain committed to further investing in service quality, safety, technology, and local communities to create long-term value for Nigerians.

He said inDrive is also developing solutions for mobility investors and fleet owners, helping them put their vehicles to productive use and create additional earning opportunities through the inDrive platform.

Oladimeji urged drivers and mobility investors affected by Uber’s exit to join the inDrive platform and continue serving passengers across Nigeria.

He said inDrive’s goal is to provide drivers with flexible earning opportunities while ensuring passengers continue to have access to affordable, reliable, and increasingly diverse mobility services.