inDrive launches 11 vehicle inspection centres in Lagos

Ride-hailing platform inDrive has launched 11 vehicle inspection centres across Lagos, requiring drivers seeking to join certain service categories to pass safety and quality checks before onboarding.

The initiative is aimed at improving vehicle safety, cleanliness, comfort and service quality, while boosting passengers’ confidence in the platform.

Under the programme, licensed partners will conduct comprehensive vehicle assessments, covering exterior damage, technical condition, interior quality and general cleanliness.

Existing driver-partners will also be invited to the inspection centres in phases to ensure their vehicles meet the required standards.

The Country Manager of inDrive Nigeria, Timothy Oladimeji, said the initiative was part of the company’s commitment to improving mobility services and raising operational standards.

He said the quality of a ride goes beyond transporting passengers to their destinations, adding that vehicle condition, cleanliness and comfort were essential to the overall experience.

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“Through these inspection centres, we are taking deliberate steps to promote vehicle standards and work with our driver-partners to maintain service quality,” Oladimeji said.

He added that the company remained committed to listening to users and continually improving its services.

The inspection programme also complements inDrive’s broader efforts to enhance service delivery through driver courtesy training and improved safety features for users.

The company said the launch of the centres reflects its commitment to promoting safer mobility, building trust and responding to changing expectations in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector.