These statistics make it clear that public or alternative forms of transportation are essential for most Nigerians.
Nigeria has quickly emerged as one of the largest ride-hailing markets in Africa, with the industry experiencing explosive growth in just a few years. In 2014, Uber launched its operations in Lagos, and Bolt followed suit in November 2016. Uber then expanded its services to the national capital, Abuja, in the same year. Today, the ride-hailing market in Nigeria has grown exponentially, driven by the country’s underdeveloped public transport system, high population, and rapid urbanization.
Nigeria’s ride-hailing market is dominated by three major digital platforms, which service the bulk of users in the country. These are Uber, GIGM, and Bolt. below indicates the growth trends in the average number of ride-hailing users in Nigeria per month, for these dominant players.The role of government in helping ride-hailing businesses thrive in Nigeria and Africa as a whole moving into the future.