The sports category has moved to a new website.

Uber launches UberBoat service in Lagos from Falomo to Ikorodu, will test for two weeks only between October 11th and 25th

Image credit: Ilovelagos.com
  • Ride-hailing company Uber launches pilot boat service in Lagos
  • The boat service is in collaboration with Lagos State Waterways Authority and Texas Connection Ferries
  • Uber will test the service on weekdays only for the next two weeks from October 11th to the 25th on specific routes

To your boats, o Lagos!

Uber Technologies, which celebrated 5 years of operations in Nigeria back in July, has launched a boat service in Lagos. The company made the announcement via its email newsletter and on social media.

Three-way partnership

ADVERTISEMENT

Uber partnered with the Lagos State Waterways Authority and Texas Connection Ferries to. The service will be available on weekdays only for two weeks from October 11th to the 25th.

What are the test routes and how much will it cost?

UberBoat will run two boats from Ikorodu to Falomo in the morning at 7am and 8am, and Falomo back to Ikorodu at 4pm and 5pm. Each trip will cost N500.

How do you schedule the boat ride?

Booking for the boat service needs to be done 24 hours in advance with your Uber signup details. For more on how to sign up and the necessary steps, click here

ADVERTISEMENT

Have Lagos traffic prayers been answered?

Not yet. This is only a test phase. Uber said in their blog post that boat rides will be cancelled in bad weather. For Lagosians to feel meaningful impact on road traffic congestion, there will have to be as many water transport route alternatives to match existing road routes to various destinations in the city. Several other players will have to launch the same service in order to cater to increased demand.

ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

African countries with the highest divorce rate

African countries with the highest divorce rate

10 African cities with the highest crime index at the start of 2024

10 African cities with the highest crime index at the start of 2024

Machoka at 70: Emotions run high during Citizen TV presenter's birthday [Video]

Machoka at 70: Emotions run high during Citizen TV presenter's birthday [Video]

Diwali 2022: Is Monday a public holiday in Kenya?

Diwali 2022: Is Monday a public holiday in Kenya?

Akothee finally reveals reasons for separating from Omosh 1 month after wedding

Akothee finally reveals reasons for separating from Omosh 1 month after wedding

Man, once a ‘billionaire’, recounts how he lost wealth, now sells his book on streets [Video]

Man, once a ‘billionaire’, recounts how he lost wealth, now sells his book on streets [Video]

Details of Ngina Kenyatta's luxurious restaurant

Details of Ngina Kenyatta's luxurious restaurant

Zero Chills! Jackie Matubia's advice for Milly Chebby amid the unfollow drama

Zero Chills! Jackie Matubia's advice for Milly Chebby amid the unfollow drama

Nigerian royal dignitaries, including four kings and a queen, expected to attend Museveni’s 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

Nigerian royal dignitaries, including four kings and a queen, expected to attend Museveni’s 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

ADVERTISEMENT