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Countryside Taxi Company Ltd (CTC Taxi) has announced the launch of a ride-hailing service in Lagos to help Nigerians ease the stress of commuting across the metropolis by providing alternative services to already available options.

The company in a statement made available stated that the new transport service is aimed at ending the stress of Lagosians, by expanding its comfort-focused service, with a seamless offer of satisfaction to all passengers.

“The inter-city service aims to connect Lagosians between different locations, with a commitment to creating a sustainable environment by simplifying their mobility. The new inter-city transport service, CTC Taxi is available only to Lagos residents for now,” Ndubuisi George Kelvin, founder/chairman of Countryside Group, a Nigerian maritime company stated.

According to Kelvin, CTC Taxi is providing discounts on all inter-city travel to promote its accessibility and affordability, and to assure passengers of a wide range of benefits. He stated further that CTC Taxi prides itself as a company with a cheaper fee, highly professionally trained drivers, and with a fast, reliable and easy-to-use app.

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He further disclosed that the mission of CTC Taxi is to help increase the affordability, security, sustainability and comfort of urban mobility through ride-hailing services. Founded in 2022, it aims to gain over five million clients, spread across Lagos in its first six months of operation.

According to Kelvin, CTC Taxi has focused on revolutionizing the ride-hailing market since its creation with its cutting-edge services that seek to improve passengers’ mobility and create job opportunities.

“The service has been made incredibly simple; riders can request an inter-city ride by entering their destination on the platform, verifying their pick-up location, and then clicking on the request. This will link them to a driver within the area. To make sure there are no delays, the inter-city service also has backup vehicles available and a highly responsive professional customer care service.

“CTC Taxi inter-city trip strengthens its commitment to offering top-notch services by easing inter-city movement. With its innovative offering, CTC Taxi appears to be reaffirming its position as the leading platform in Nigeria’s ride-hailing industry. Providing the highest degree of customer satisfaction, while offering a service that is both safe and affordable. This has always been the company’s top goal,” Kelvin disclosed.