New Ride-Hailing App ProTaxi Launches in Nigeria

Nigeria's e-hailing market will soon have a new player. PromiseLand Innovations Limited is launching ProTaxi on 1 October 2026. The app aims to provide affordable rides and promote environmentally friendly transport.

ProTaxi is a Nigerian ride-hailing platform. It connects passengers with drivers while ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective city travel.

The app focuses on using electric vehicles. PromiseLand believes this will lower costs for drivers and make fares cheaper for passengers.

CEO Amb. Lawrence Oloche said everyone in Nigeria can use the platform starting from 1 October 2026.

Oloche added that ProTaxi aims to improve travel across Africa through technology, affordable transport, job opportunities, and benefits for the environment.

The company wants to be a leading eco-friendly ride-hailing service in Africa in the long run. It plans to promote sustainable transport and clean energy use.

"We believe getting around should be easy, affordable, and environmentally responsible," the company stated.

Besides promoting electric vehicles, ProTaxi includes features that boost convenience and safety for users. Passengers can book rides via the app and connect with nearby drivers.

The platform has personalized location features, various payment methods, trip details, and access to driver receipts.

Safety features include driver verification, real-time tracking, and the ability to rate and review drivers. Passengers can also share their live location with friends and family. This way, loved ones can track their journey.

For drivers, ProTaxi offers flexible earning options. They can choose their working hours and decide whether to work full-time or part-time.

The launch on 1 October marks PromiseLand Innovations Limited's entry into Nigeria's tech-driven transport sector. The company is already involved in real estate, aiming to build 100,000 housing units in Nigeria, starting with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Expanding into e-hailing adds to the company’s interests in housing and transport, which impact daily life.

This launch comes during a time of rising transport costs in Nigeria. This opens up opportunities for local tech firms to present new transport models.

PromiseLand is confident that combining electric vehicles, technology, and local solutions will help ProTaxi stand out in Nigeria's e-hailing market. It also aims to provide affordable transport options for users.

Ahead of the launch on 1 October, the ProTaxi rider app is available for download on both iPhone and Android devices.