Uber Expands To Portharcourt And Ibadan To Create More Job Opprtunities For Drivers

Uber Expands To Portharcourt And Ibadan To Create More Job Opprtunities For Drivers

Uber has expanded to Portharcourt and Ibadan in order to provide more access to Riders and drivers within those regions. The move is intended to unlock growth opportunities in the cities and now makes Uber available in five cities across Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja, and Benin City.

This expansion will create more job opportunities to drivers within those states and will also make it possible for riders to have an affordable, convenient, and reliable travel solution throughout Nigeria at the tap of a button.

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According to a statement from their Country Manager for Nigeria, Tope Akinwumi:

“We are excited about this announcement as we remain committed to keeping riders moving and drivers earning despite the various challenges brought about by the pandemic. Using the Uber app has become a reliable earnings opportunity in Nigeria. We believe that Uber has the potential to provide an alternative source of income that is pivotal to our efforts to contribute to economic recovery and growth in the country,”

“We plan to be everywhere. We want to be the option of choice for commuters, looking to get to where they need to quickly, safely, and conveniently. With that in mind, any progressive, forward-thinking city is where we want to be. We are excited to launch in Ibadan and Port Harcourt, and look forward to growing our footprint in Nigeria.”

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Riders in Port Harcourt and Ibadan will be able to order UberX rides and will be given an upfront pricing estimate, meaning they will never have to guess how much they would have to spend.

Uber Expands To Portharcourt And Ibadan To Create More Job Opprtunities For Drivers