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inDrive has provided over N75 million in relief to Lagos residents displaced by recent demolitions. The initiative, delivered in partnership with humanitarian organisation, Tolu Aniwura Welfare Foundation (GenerousMe) took place at St. Paul Catholic Church, Ebute-Metta, and supports families and individuals affected by the community displacement.

The intervention reaches more than 2,000 beneficiaries, providing essential food items, clothing, bedding, baby care products, and school supplies.

This support also extends to individuals who had previously benefited from inDrive-backed social impact programmes, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to empowering vulnerable communities across Nigeria.

The relief packages included essential dry food items such as rice, beans, garri, noodles, spaghetti, cooking oil, tomato paste, seasoning cubes, and salt. Beneficiaries also received clothing, blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, rechargeable lamps, power banks, and baby care items, as well as school packs containing bags, exercise books, and writing materials for children.

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Speaking on the intervention, Country Representative, inDriveNigeria, Timothy Oladimeji, explained that the initiative reflects the company’s people-first approach and its commitment to responding directly to urgent community challenges while maintaining a focus on long-term empowerment across its markets.

“At inDrive, we believe that our responsibility goes beyond providing mobility services; it extends to standing with communities during moments of need. The recent demolitions left many families vulnerable, and through our partnership with GenerousMe, we were able to respond quickly and responsibly. This intervention reflects our commitment to fairness, empathy, and ensuring that people remain at the centre of everything we do,” Oladimeji said.

In his remarks, Partnerships Lead, GenerousMe AdetolaAlade,  added “Partnering with inDrive enabled the timely and coordinated delivery of aid. We prioritize speed and collaboration in responding to urgent humanitarian needs, and working with inDrive on this project was a great experience.”

inDrive continues to strengthen its footprint in Nigeria by combining technology-driven mobility solutions with initiatives that support vulnerable communities and promote inclusive growth.

A ride-hailing app providing a global mobility platform operating across nine African countries, inDrive, has partnered with Don Jazzy on“Dream Ride with Don Jazzy” campaign.

From April 18 to 23, 2025, users who order an inDrive ride could be in for a major surprise: being picked up in a brand-new luxury G-Wagon — and sharing the ride with music superstar Don Jazzy himself.

During the exclusive rides, Don Jazzy will surprise lucky passengers with special giveaways, including a brand-new iPhone 16.

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At the same time, inDrive is launching a special social media contest for aspiring talents. Participants are invited to showcase their creativity by submitting a short video — singing, dancing, acting, storytelling, or vibing to a Mavin Records track. One outstanding winner will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Don Jazzy personally, showcase their talent to one of Africa’s most influential music producers — and turn their dreams into reality.

This campaign celebrates dreams, opportunity, and community spirit, reinforcing inDrive’s commitment to fairness, empowerment, and positive real-world impact.

Ride hailing firm, inDrive, has restated its commitment to making its service as reliable and secure as possible.  It said over the past year, it has seen incredible growth in new clients in Nigeria, with person-to-person (P2P) deliveries – such as parcels sent between friends, family, or individuals – tripling and B2B deliveries growing sixfold.

Its Spokesperson and Senior Business Development, Timothy Oladimeji, who spoke when the company unveiled a list of essential delivery tips to help customers ensure the safe delivery of their items, said the platform has introduced many innovations to give users a memorable and safe delivery experience.

“At inDrive, people trust us to deliver everything from daily essentials to meaningful gifts and special purchases. That’s why we are committed to making our service as reliable and secure as possible. Over the past year, we’ve seen incredible growth in new clients in Nigeria, with person-to-person (P2P) deliveries – such as parcels sent between friends, family, or individuals – tripling and B2B deliveries growing sixfold,” he said.

The list of essential delivery tips unveiled by the company include making a wise choice of courier, labelling of the item with the recipient’s name and address, indicating the fragility and weight of the item to a courier, choosing the right vehicle to transport the item(s), documentation of the item or package’s condition by taking a photo, wrapping the package with recycled materials, checking the courier’s rating and comments, camouflaging the contents of the package, delivering in person expensive items like high-end electronics, cash or jewellery.

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The essential tips was released against the backdrop of recent findings by the company, which analysed 5,000 comments left by Nigerians about their experiences with deliveries in 2024 and their appreciation of the most unusual deliveries and comments.

According to the study, the top five delivery categories include Food (17per cent), Clothes (15per cent), Electronics (10per cent), Documents (four per cent), and Medicine (two per cent). Other notable categories are textiles and cosmetics, which show the broad spectrum of everyday needs for which Nigerians rely on delivery services.

“In 2024, we introduced improvements to geo-tracking, enhanced courier selection based on ratings and feedback, and made ordering even more seamless. We always encourage users to choose couriers carefully, using our convenient rating system to ensure the best experience. While we strive to provide a safe and efficient service, we also recommend that users take extra care when sending high-value items, just as they would with any delivery service,” Oladimeji said.

According to him, it is better always to select a courier with good ratings and positive feedback to ensure a safe and reliable delivery experience.

Food deliveries took the lead, with items ranging from simple everyday meals to elaborate and carefully curated delicacies. While the most common food package is simply labelled “Food” (64per cent), some senders specify unique dishes, reflecting Nigeria’s rich culinary traditions.

Among the most exotic and rare deliveries are 42 tubers of yams, 5 litres of soup, a bag filled with small chops, a box of pizza, a bowl of goat meat (asun), shawarma and ice cream. Clothes are also major items that dominate as many fashion-conscious Nigerians frequently send clothes through delivery services.

Some of the unique fashion items spotted among deliveries include autogele i.e elaborate headgear used in traditional Nigerian fashion, aso-oke and asoebi i.e fabrics worn at special occasions and weddings, vintage shirts, waist trainers, wedding dresses, veils, and petticoats. Other unique items that have been delivered include esoteric crafts, a fragile bonsai tree, air fryer, bass guitar, PlayStation 5 game disc and excavator keys.

Another significant trend is the delivery of gifts, with flowers, surprise presents, and hampers being among the most commonly sent. The Nigerian love for celebration and appreciation is evident in these thoughtful deliveries.

It noted that the safe delivery tips are also available on the inDrive app.

A mobility and urban services platform, inDrive, has been named the second most downloaded ride-hailing app globally and in Nigeria, reaffirming its strong market presence in the country, according to the latest report by leading market intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

Further solidifying its growing popularity, inDrive recently attained the highest positive perception for customer service, securing the top position in the Nigeria Customer Service Index (NCSI) with an impressive 60per cent positive opinion.

Globally, inDrive maintained its position as the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app for the third consecutive year in 2024, highlighting its continued expansion and commitment to fair mobility solutions. The platform was also recognized as the fifth most downloaded app in the travel and navigation category worldwide, with over 6.1 million downloads in December 2024 alone.

With its unique peer-to-peer pricing model, inDrive provides affordable transportation options for passengers and fair earning opportunities for drivers in 888 cities across 48 countries. In Nigeria, where ride-hailing plays a crucial role in urban mobility, inDrive’s people-first approach has helped drivers maximize their earnings while ensuring passengers benefit from reasonable fares.

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Additionally, inDrive was the most downloaded ride-hailing app in 11 markets, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, some North African countries (like Egypt and Morocco) and in other regions. The company continues to diversify its offerings, spanning city-to-city transportation, freight, and courier delivery.

Arsen Tomsky, inDrive Founder and CEO, commented: “It is an incredible achievement for inDrive to maintain its position as the second most downloaded ride-hailing app worldwide. This is a testament to the hardworking individuals behind the app—our global team—consistently working to improve and add value for our users while staying committed to providing fair services. inDrive has been working relentlessly to facilitate mobility at a fair price and create meaningful earning opportunities for workers in underserved communities. It is an honor to see our efforts reflected once again in the latest app download data.”

As inDrive continues to grow and evolve, the company remains focused on challenging injustice, promoting fair pricing, and expanding access to essential mobility and financial services worldwide.

In perhaps an awesome but inspiring journey of innovative service delivery, inDrive shared interesting insights on its growth trajectory thus far at an exclusive premiere event in Lagos, where it presented a video documentary to a packed audience to have a glimpse into the heart and soul of the company.
With never-before-seen footage and candid stories from the individuals at inDrive’s roots, including founder and CEO Arsen Tomsky, the special documentary brought to the fore the vision and the philosophy which drives inDrive as viewers were treated to insightful moments and pivotal turning points that have never been shared publicly, shedding light on the profound impact inDrive has had on communities.

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Far from being a run-of-the-mill corporate film, this narrative delves deep into the butterfly effect of positive impact, illustrating how inDrive’s initiatives have rippled through communities, creating waves of change that extend far beyond their initial touchpoints.
In the frozen Yakutsk winter, a group of people band together against the unfair price collusion of taxi companies that leaves people stranded in the cold. One of them starts a social media group where people can request and offer rides, negotiating prices on their own terms.
It’s a simple enough idea, but it carries the potential to be revolutionary. From this frozen seed, a collective stance against injustice, inDrive takes root. Today, the company has grown to become the world’s second largest ride-hailing app, operating in over 700 cities in 46 countries, fuelled by deep-seated ideals and ambitions that extend far beyond profit. inDrive wants to reimagine capitalism, no less: to put people back in control, restore their freedom to choose, and so make their lives better.
Among the heartwarming tales shared, the film follows the journey of Obadiah, a Nigerian boy once enveloped in the despair of his surroundings. inDrive’s Beginit initiative is now paving the way for a brighter future for him and many others.