The Country Manager of OPay, Iniabasi Akpan, has finally reacted to the role ORide played in the temporary shutdown of Gokada's operation.
San Francisco-based startup, Chipper Cash, has appointed co-founder of Gokada (Lagos-based ride-hailing startup), Abiodun Animashaun to run its operation in Nigeria as Chipper Cash expands into the continent's largest population.
ORide's entry strategy was a wish come true for many Nigerians, and while the expectation is that market rivalry will drop prices to keep their customers from porting to ORide, Gokada has distanced itself from such a move.
Two weeks after the founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Fahim Saleh announced that Gokada would be shutting down operation, the company has returned.
On this episode of the #ERPodcast, @iamnotjustakuki and @Sammyinfinity examine @MBuhari's directive to the @cenbank to restrict forex on food importation and @GokadaNG's decision to temporarily shut down for two weeks to improve the service of the business.
The Nigerian social media space has since been set on fire, as many social media users reacted to the submission of Joe Igbokwe, the spokesperson of Lagos State APC on Gokada's temporary shutdown.
Research carried out by Nairametrics has revealed that @GokadaNG’s shutdown could be as a result of the targeted poaching by the newcomer, @oride_ng.
Reacting to the Gokada’s temporary shutdown, Joe Igbokwe of the APC said it is impossible for ride-hailing startups in Lagos to survive.
Why Gokada should be worried about shutdown
Bike-hailing app company, Gokada, has announced that it would shut down its operations in Nigeria today, August 14, 2019.
A viral video online has suggested that some 'Agberos' are stopping popular motorbikes hailing services, Oride, Gokada, MAXng riders in Lagos demanding for N500 tax.
Popular on-demand transportation company and motorbike hailing service, Gokada have placed a bounty on its pilots.
