LagRide to launch minibus service as it includes ride categories on its app

LagRide, the Lagos government-backed e-hailing service operated by the CIG Group, is set to launch its minibus service in Lagos. To be called the Lagride Omni, the minibus category is designed for families, groups and everyday commuters.

According to a statement by the company, as seen by Technext, the development reinforces the e-taxi company’s vision of providing Nigeria’s most comprehensive mobility platform with options that serve every need, every budget, and every Lagosian.

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Speaking about the development, Chairman of CIG Group and Lagride, Chief Diana Chen, noted that mobility is at the heart of society. Thus, when people move safely, affordably and with dignity, families flourish, businesses thrive, and communities feel stronger.

“Lagride is not just a transport platform, it is a social contract to move Lagos better. By expanding choices in the app today, we are giving Lagosians more power to decide how they travel. With Omni launching soon, we are addressing group needs in ways no platform has done before,” Chief Diana said.

With vehicles spacious enough to seat six passengers plus luggage, Omni is specifically designed for families, school runs, office commutes, weekend trips and social outings.

LagRide adds ride categories to its app

This development is coming as the company announced that it has added ride categories on its platform. Similar to Uber’s Go and X categories, and Bolt’s Regular, Basic and Comfort categories, LagRide is also adding various categories of rides to its platform. Thus, the Omni minibus service is one of the categories to be offered on its platform.

Thus, from today, riders using the app will be able to choose from three categories available. The first is the Lagride EV category, where users can get eco-friendly electric vehicles that deliver cleaner, quieter and cost-efficient trips. These vehicles, the company believes, represent Lagos’ future of sustainable transport.

The second is the Pro category. These comprise brand-new cars operated by professionally trained captains who, the company says, have undergone world-class service, safety and hospitality training at the Lagride Academy. According to the company, this category represents the premium benchmark for safety, comfort and excellence.

The third is the Legacy category. Operating this category are verified owners of cars that are not older than three years (manufactured in 2022 and beyond). This category is aimed at providing affordable, reliable, everyday rides for Lagosians who want trusted value.

“This multi-category approach means riders can match the right car to the right moment: an EV for eco-conscious travel, Pro for a business meeting or special outing, and Legacy for everyday mobility,” the company said.

The Lagride Omni service will be the fourth category on the app. The company believes its minibuses will address some of the biggest challenges of urban mobility in Lagos. For instance, it could serve as a party ride, which is one bus that fits all friends, creating a better atmosphere at a lower per-person cost than multiple vehicles.

It could also serve as a Last-Mile Commute where colleagues share a ride directly from the bus stop to the office, saving time and money while reducing congestion. Then it could also serve for Safe School Runs for parents to book fixed, daily trips for children with the reassurance of real-time app tracking and certified Captains.

By combining space, safety, affordability and dignity, the company believes the Omni minibus service will be a game-changer for groups of three or more.

Speaking about the categories, the Acting MD of Lagride, Jubril Arogundade, said the steps taken were designed to support the state’s mobility agenda while empowering drivers.

“Choice matters. Lagos is a city of different needs and different rhythms. That is why Lagride now offers EVs for cleaner trips, Pro for premium experiences, and Legacy for everyday mobility. Omni will soon join as the perfect option for families, colleagues and groups of friends. Every step we take is designed to support the governor’s mobility agenda, to empower drivers with world-class training, and to make riders proud of the service they choose. This is how we are building Nigeria’s most comprehensive e-taxi platform,” he said.