Ride hailing company inDrive has outlined additional safety measures for its Nigerian operations, including warnings about locations associated with elevated risks, as transportation regulators call for stronger coordination across the sector. The company discussed the measures at its third Safety Summit in Abuja, where representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Federal Capital Territory Directorate of Road Traffic Services and other stakeholders examined ways to protect passengers and drivers. According to inDrive, its safety tools include location based risk notifications, identity liveness checks and moderation of orders and in app conversations. The features are intended to help detect potentially unsafe situations and encourage users to exercise caution.
Adimaldo Silva, the company’s driver marketing lead for Africa, the Middle East and Europe, said technology had an important role in identifying risks. Participants at the meeting stressed that software alone could not replace effective screening, practical training and responsive law enforcement. InDrive Nigeria country manager Timothy Oladimeji said the platform was working with public agencies to improve verification, driver onboarding and the handling of incidents. He described passenger and driver safety as a responsibility shared by operators, regulators, security agencies and road users.
Speaking for the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Director Jane Ojinta urged mobility companies to invest consistently in vehicle safety, passenger protection, emergency response and public awareness. She said confidence in transport services was important both for personal security and the wider economy. Federal Road Safety Corps official Laraba J. Shanwa called for closer cooperation on driver training, retraining and the use of crash data to guide preventive measures. She argued that digital safeguards should operate alongside road safety knowledge and responsible driving practices. Representing the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Festus Achu said the agency was prepared to collaborate with the company on regulatory compliance, including driver profiling, vehicle certification and valid documentation. Effective protection will require clear procedures for verifying drivers, reporting incidents, responding to emergencies and enforcing standards, alongside the technological features promoted by individual companies.Speaking for the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Director Jane Ojinta urged mobility companies to invest consistently in vehicle safety, passenger protection, emergency response and public awareness. She said confidence in transport services was important both for personal security and the wider economy. Federal Road Safety Corps official Laraba J. Shanwa called for closer cooperation on driver training, retraining and the use of crash data to guide preventive measures. She argued that digital safeguards should operate alongside road safety knowledge and responsible driving practices. Representing the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Festus Achu said the agency was prepared to collaborate with the company on regulatory compliance, including driver profiling, vehicle certification and valid documentation. Effective protection will require clear procedures for verifying drivers, reporting incidents, responding to emergencies and enforcing standards, alongside the technological features promoted by individual companies.
