PromiseLand Innovations Limited is set to launch its electric vehicle-powered e-hailing platform, ProTaxi, on October 1, 2026, as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, with the company targeting cleaner transportation, affordable mobility and job creation.
The Abuja-based platform would commence operations in the Federal Capital Territory before expanding to other parts of Nigeria and, subsequently, other African markets.
ProTaxi is being introduced into Nigeria’s competitive e-hailing market at a time when rising transportation costs and volatility in energy prices have intensified interest in alternative mobility solutions.
According to PromiseLand Innovations, the platform will deploy rechargeable electric vehicles to provide transportation services while reducing reliance on conventional petrol-powered vehicles.
The company said the initiative is designed to combine digital technology with green-energy transportation, allowing commuters to request rides through a mobile application while providing participating drivers with opportunities to earn income.
Lawrence Oloche, chief executive officer of PromiseLand Innovations Limited, had earlier announced plans under the initiative to empower 1,000 families with brand-new electric vehicles.
The scheme, according to the company, is intended to create employment and income-generating opportunities for Nigerians, particularly men and women who can drive and are interested in participating in the emerging electric-mobility industry.
Under the arrangement, prospective drivers will register for consideration and undergo screening, verification and onboarding before being admitted to the platform.
Successful participants will granted access to electric vehicles and the ProTaxi digital platform, through which they can provide transportation services and generate income.
The company said the initiative would also give drivers flexibility in managing their work schedules, allowing them to determine their availability while using the platform to connect with passengers.
For commuters, ProTaxi would provide a digital platform through which users can request rides, access trip information and make payments.
‘The mobile application is being developed for both Android and iPhone users, with features expected to include driver verification, real-time trip tracking, ratings and reviews, and location-sharing facilities’, the company noted.
These features, the company said, are intended to improve transparency, convenience and passenger safety during trips.
Unlike conventional e-hailing vehicles that depend predominantly on petrol, ProTaxi’s model will rely on rechargeable electric vehicles, potentially reducing the platform’s direct dependence on fossil fuels.
PromiseLand said the model is aimed at responding to changing energy dynamics and some of the operating-cost pressures faced by transportation operators.
The company believes that greater adoption of electric vehicles could contribute to cleaner urban transportation while providing an alternative for drivers and commuters facing rising mobility costs.
Oloche said the company’s objective was to combine technology, sustainable transportation and economic empowerment through the initiative.
The company said eligible Nigerians interested in joining the programme would be required to register and meet its screening and verification requirements.