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Last Friday at Alausa, Lagos, Lagride unveiled its latest electric vehicle fleet during an exclusive media event. Cameras flashed as the new vehicles were showcased one by one, while Ifeanyi Abraham, the PR and Communications Head, shared insights into Lagos’s ambitious shift towards sustainable urban mobility.
Adeniyi Saliu, Executive Director, highlighted the interconnected benefits of eco-friendly transportation, dependable service, and job creation. Key figures such as Gen. Chukwuemeka Udaya (RTD), Senior Special Adviser on Government Relations and Business Development, and DIG Adeleke Adeyinka (RTD), Head of Compliance and Enforcement, emphasized the strong institutional framework supporting this initiative. This event was more than a product launch-it was a bold statement of Lagos’s commitment to transparency, discipline, and exceptional public service.
Driving Lagride’s mission is the visionary leadership of Chief Diana Chen, Chairman of CIG Motors and Lagride. Her dedication to creating a transport ecosystem that honors drivers’ dignity, promotes environmental sustainability, and elevates Lagos’s standards is reflected in every fleet upgrade, training program, and industry benchmark the company sets.
In Lagos, true beauty transcends aesthetics-it’s about harmony, dependability, and ease. This week, that beauty is embodied by 100 new electric vehicles seamlessly integrating into Lagride’s fleet, cruising through Alausa and beyond with a quiet confidence that signals Lagos’s electric future is underway.
Experience the Beauty of Cleaner, Quieter, and Smarter Mobility
A city that breathes cleaner air is a city that thrives. Electric vehicles produce zero exhaust emissions, a crucial advantage in a bustling metropolis where every improvement in air quality enhances residents’ well-being. Inside these EVs, the ride is noticeably quieter-less engine noise and vibration create a calm environment perfect for focusing, relaxing, or working during commutes. This subtle comfort, multiplied across thousands of journeys, transforms the urban experience.
Performance You Can Rely On: 333 Kilometres Range and Rapid Charging
Lagride’s new electric vehicles are engineered for the demands of Lagos’s long, busy days. Each EV offers an impressive range exceeding 333 kilometres on a single charge, sufficient for a full day of urban trips. When recharging is needed, fast-charging technology restores battery life in just 30 minutes, minimizing downtime. With strategically placed charging stations throughout Lagos, vehicle routing is optimized to keep the fleet active and dependable.
Unmatched Durability Through Rigorous Maintenance
Purchasing vehicles is straightforward; maintaining them at peak performance is the true challenge. Lagride excels through its disciplined maintenance culture, featuring scheduled preventive care, data-driven diagnostics, premium parts, skilled technicians, and ongoing driver training. This behind-the-scenes dedication results in higher vehicle availability, fewer breakdowns, consistent rider satisfaction, and sustained asset value-key factors that build trust on Lagos’s roads.
Empowering People: Jobs, Respect, and Ownership Opportunities
Beyond the impressive fleet, Lagride’s approach centers on uplifting individuals. Programs like Drive to Own and Drive to Earn provide drivers with clear pathways to equity and financial growth. Collaborations with partner banks offer accessible leasing options, lowering entry barriers. As the fleet expands weekly, thousands of jobs are created across training, operations, charging, cleaning, and maintenance sectors-offering dignified employment and a tangible stake in the city’s evolving transport landscape.
Safety Embedded in Every Mile
Safety at Lagride is a comprehensive system, not just a tagline. From thorough onboarding and continuous training to strict enforcement and compliance, every aspect prioritizes accountability. Passengers can track their rides in real-time, vehicles are constantly monitored for safety and performance, and drivers adhere to enforced guidelines. Choosing a Lagride EV means stepping into a transport service where safety is foundational, not an afterthought.
Saving Time and Money for Riders and Drivers Alike
For passengers, reduced wait times and increased vehicle availability during peak hours enhance convenience. For drivers, electric vehicles offer lower operational costs-electricity is cheaper than petrol, and EVs have fewer mechanical parts prone to failure-resulting in higher earnings retention. For Lagos as a whole, reduced emissions and noise pollution contribute to healthier, more livable streets. This is beauty quantified through tangible benefits.
Lagos Leading the Way in Sustainable Urban Transport
Lagos is a city that never settles for less. As a commercial, cultural, and technological hub in West Africa, its commitment to electric public transport sends a powerful message. This initiative signals Lagos’s dedication to world-class standards, dependable service, and inclusive premium experiences. Innovation here is not a mere announcement but a consistent, measurable reality, unfolding week by week.
Visible Progress You Can Witness Now
The impact of Lagride’s expansion is unmistakable. The growing fleet arrives punctually, drivers take pride in their work because they have ownership, and passengers appreciate the quieter, smoother rides-whether it’s a parent choosing an EV for a sleeping child or a commuter enjoying a stress-free journey. These small, meaningful changes make Lagos a city that’s easier to cherish.
Best of all, these electric vehicles are already operational across Lagos and available for booking through Lagride. Every ride contributes to the city’s transformation, turning everyday trips into steps toward a greener, more efficient future.
Looking Ahead: What to Expect
- Greater reliability: An expanding EV fleet supported by robust maintenance means fewer cancellations and shorter wait times.
- Improved affordability: As operational savings accumulate, both riders and drivers benefit from more competitive pricing.
- Enhanced trust: Transparent trip tracking, professional drivers, and enforced standards build confidence ride after ride.
- Increased dignity: Clear, equitable opportunities for drivers to own and grow within the system.
- Strong leadership: Lagos exemplifies what a modern, sustainable, and people-focused transport network can achieve.
The Most Inspiring Aspect of Lagride’s New EVs
The true marvel of Lagride’s 100 new electric vehicles isn’t just their sleek design or silent glide through Ikeja’s streets. It’s the promise they embody: that public transportation can be clean, calm, efficient, and ambitious simultaneously. Lagos is proving it can embrace green technology without sacrificing its vibrant pace. Here, innovation serves the people, and progress-when executed with discipline-brings everyday joy.
This week, the most striking sights on Lagos’s roads are electric. And next week, there will be even more.
Reserve your ride today. Be part of the movement. #LagrideEVRevolution
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