Thursday 4 September 2014

Afrocab, Ride-Hailing App Enters Nigerian Market


AfroCab, the ride-hailing app which entered the Nigerian market recently, is already being hailed as the leader in its category. This innovative service allows you to hail a taxi using your mobile from anywhere you are in Lagos or Abuja. Early adopters of the service point to its ease of use and speed.

Speaking on the giant strides already achieved by the app, the MD, Afrocab, Taj Zadhra-Ogunsola noted that “AfroCab is set to change the way people move in Nigeria and we have put everything in place to make this happen. We are all about easy, fast and safe transportation for Nigerians. We want to put power in the hands of passengers- power they never imagined they could have”.

Indeed the app provides an interesting and hassle-free way for people to move from one destination to the next. Unlike the regular way of hailing a ride, all you need to do is download the app and order a ride. You can do this from anywhere you are in Lagos or Abuja.

The cab then picks you up and drops you off at your destination. Perhaps the most interesting feature, that sets AfroCab apart from the other ride hailing apps, is the feature that lets you set your own price. It also allows you pay cash to your driver if you wish.

Laying emphasis on AfroCab’s values, Zadhra-Ogunsola reiterated that “speed and ease is key to us at AfroCab. We want you to get to your destination fast and effortlessly. It’s why we are here and are committed to it. Safety, speed and ease are our watchwords.”
Undeniably, for people concerned about safety a trial of Afrocab shows you vital information about your driver, which will put your mind at ease. You get to see your driver’s photograph, name and car’s licence plate number even before he arrives. This proves to be an important selling point of the service to some of its early adopters.
Speaking on the AfroCab experience, Mrs. Funso Adejare, said “Really the best part of it for me is the power it puts in my hands. I can choose my time, I can choose my price, and I even know my driver very well. At first I was not keen on trying AfroCab out, but now that I have, I am hooked, trust me.”

Tunji Kuti, a 28-year-old Tech buff, opined that “The truth is technology has changed the way we live and transportation is no different. It will be a discredit to yourself if you choose not to take advantage of all it offers. I started using AfroCab two weeks ago and the experience has been smooth. The app is really intuitive! For me, I try to pay attention to how fluid the experience is. Afrocab shouldn’t be a hassle for anyone to use. Those guys at Afrocab sure know what they are doing.”
The Afrocab App is currently available to all android devices in Nigeria. According to Taj Zadhra-Ogunsola, the app will be available on other operating systems before the end of the year. The service currently runs in Abuja and Lagos. It will be extended to other parts of the nation, later.

Acknowledgement: www.thisdaylive.com, Tun Extra

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