Lagos commuters have a new option for moving around the city — and it promises comfort, safety, and efficiency. LagRide Nigeria has officially launched LagRide Omni, an air-conditioned shared-ride minibus service designed for offices, schools, churches, and community groups that travel together daily.
Dubbed a modern take on the city’s popular “korope” minibuses, the Omni is smaller, faster, and more coordinated. Each bus carries six passengers, operates non-stop along a set route, and is fully air-conditioned and GPS-enabled. Unlike traditional minibuses, which often make multiple stops and operate without oversight, the Omni offers a direct, reliable ride for groups, saving time and reducing stress on Lagos roads.
The vehicles are operated by certified drivers trained through the LagRide Academy, a program developed in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, LASTMA, and other safety regulators. According to LagRide, the launch will create 1,000 new driving jobs, giving Lagos residents access to professional training and stable income in the city’s informal transport sector.
Speaking at the launch, Chief Diana Chen, Chairman of LagRide, said the service represents a major step in the company’s mission to “democratize mobility” across Lagos. “Mobility is one of the greatest drivers of opportunity,” she said. “By making modern transport affordable and accessible to every segment of society, LagRide is helping to build a more connected Lagos where movement creates meaning and community thrives.”
Acting Managing Director Jubril Arogundade added that the Omni service was designed around how Lagosians actually move together. “With the LagRide Omni, one person can make a single booking, and everyone joins the same ride. From offices to churches and community events, this is how Lagos will move together safely, conveniently, and in comfort,” he said.
The launch comes at a time when Lagos’ transport system faces mounting challenges. The city’s roads are crowded, vehicles are often unsafe or poorly maintained, and commuters have long relied on informal operators. By offering tech-enabled, structured group transport, LagRide hopes to set a new standard for urban mobility — one that balances convenience, safety, and affordability.
The company has been steadily expanding its fleet, adding 100 electric cars earlier this year through a bank-backed leasing scheme. The Omni service is part of a larger vision to create a scalable, coordinated network of vehicles that can serve Lagosians efficiently while reducing congestion and emissions.
For commuters, the Omni promises a reliable, stress-free alternative to crowded minibuses and unpredictable traffic. For drivers, it provides professional development and access to the formal economy. And for Lagos as a city, it represents a step toward a cleaner, safer, and smarter urban transport system.
LagRide Omni may still be in its early days, but if successful, it could become the blueprint for group commuting across Africa’s megacities, showing that coordinated, technology-driven transport can make city life not just bearable, but enjoyable.
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