InDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has convened its second Safety Education Summit in Lagos, uniting regulators, government agencies, and industry leaders to explore ways technology and collaboration can enhance urban mobility safety.
The summit fostered meaningful discussions on leveraging digital innovation, data sharing, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to improve protections for drivers and passengers nationwide.
According to company representative Timothy Oladimeji, inDrive has made safety a top priority by integrating protective features into its platform and promoting user education initiatives.
“We believe safety is a shared responsibility, but as a company, we have made it a top priority,” said Oladimeji.
He added, “Our ‘Pick a Driver’ feature, for example, allows users to choose their preferred driver based on ratings, vehicle information, and proximity, giving them more control and peace of mind.”
Oladimeji noted that while technology provides vital safety measures, increased user awareness of these tools and sustained collaboration with regulators are key to maintaining high safety standards.
Representing the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Director in Charge of Public Transport and Computer Services, Adebayo Olusoji, stressed the importance of regulatory alignment in fostering a safer and more coordinated transport system.
“InDrive’s effort to empower users, such as enabling them to share trip details and access driver information, is commendable,” said Olusoji.
“At the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, we are leveraging technology to improve transport safety, and we believe stronger inter-agency coordination and unified regulatory standards are key to moving forward.”
Government Relations Specialist at InDrive, Ms MaryAnne Momoh-Ige, underscored the importance of structured data integration between the private and public sectors to improve accountability.
She commended Lagos State for taking the lead on API integration, which has improved data sharing between the government and ride-hailing platforms—a model now being considered by other states across Nigeria.
“Jurisdictions like Kenya already require companies to submit data on banned or suspended drivers,” Momoh-Ige noted. “We believe Nigeria can develop a robust framework for data sharing that ensures only verified and compliant drivers are active on platforms.”
InDrive reaffirmed its commitment to developing a platform that balances safety, affordability, and accessibility, urging industry stakeholders and government agencies to work together in shaping a safer future for urban transportation in Nigeria.
