Abuja Ride Launches Electric Ride-Hailing Fleet, Targets 60% Cost Savings for Drivers
Two Nigerian mobility companies, Abuja Ride Limited and Camel Mobility, have launched a fleet of electric sedans, VIP SUVs, and buses in Abuja to provide clean, affordable transportation across the Federal Capital Territory.
The companies unveiled the project at a media conference on Tuesday in Abuja, with each vehicle equipped with GPS tracking, digital payment systems, and onboard internet access.
Abuja Ride Describes Project as Nigeria’s Most Significant Urban Transit Shift
Managing Director of Abuja Ride, Soji Amusan, said the initiative is backed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on clean energy and eco-friendly infrastructure.
“This is an invitation to participate in the most significant transformation of urban transit in Nigeria’s history,” Amusan said, adding that the project is designed to position Abuja as a leader in African smart city development.
He said plans are in place to establish local assembly plants that will create jobs for Nigerian youth, including roles for drivers operating the fleet.
Electric Vehicles Could Cut Driver Operating Costs by Up to 60%, Says Camel Mobility
Camel Mobility Managing Director Suleiman Yusuf said the EV economics make a strong case for fleet operators already squeezed by volatile fuel prices.
“If drivers can save up to 40% to 60% in operating costs compared to petrol vehicles — no engine oil, fewer moving parts — electric mobility is not just environmentally smart, it is financially smarter,” Yusuf said.
He noted that electric vehicles carry roughly 20 moving parts, compared to over 2,000 in some internal combustion engines, which significantly reduces maintenance costs.
Yusuf said Camel Mobility plans to scale the model beyond Abuja to other major Nigerian cities and build a nationwide EV charging network.
Charging Points Planned at Abuja Airport, Federal Secretariat, and Major Parks
The project’s charging infrastructure will be installed at high-traffic locations including the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the Federal Secretariat, and major transport parks across the city.
Operations will be managed through a centralised Command Centre to monitor vehicle health, driver performance, and fleet security in real time.
A fully charged vehicle is expected to cover 300 kilometres before needing a recharge.
Passenger Safety Features Include Trackers and Security Applications
Abuja Ride Chairman Ojo Olubunmi and board members Dr Sameera and Ambassador Olubunmi Olumekun said the fleet will deploy security trackers and safety applications for both passengers and drivers, with the goal of eliminating incidents such as one-chance robbery and kidnapping from the ride-hailing space.
Abuja Ride Invites Investors Across Renewable Energy, Fintech, and Manufacturing
Amusan said the project is structured as a private-public collaboration with room for additional investors across renewable energy, fintech, and manufacturing sectors.
“We are building a collaborative ecosystem,” he said. “I invite you to see the future of Abuja not just as a city, but as a tech-driven marketplace.”
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