Ride-hailing company inDrive has launched a tricycle service as part of efforts to broaden the range of affordable transport options available to passengers, according to The Guardian Nigeria News. The report, published on Saturday, 31 October 2026, links the move to the company's push to serve riders seeking lower-cost ways to get around.
The Guardian Nigeria News did not disclose further details in its summary, including which cities the service covers, when it began operating, or how fares are set. The report also gave no information on the number of tricycles involved or the terms offered to drivers.
The announcement places inDrive alongside other operators competing in Nigeria's mobility market, where tricycles are already a common form of short-distance transport. By adding them to its app-based offering, the company is positioning the service as an entry point for passengers who may find car-based rides too expensive. The Guardian Nigeria News frames the launch as an expansion of affordable mobility rather than a premium product.
What remains unclear is how the service will be priced relative to existing tricycle operators and whether inDrive plans to extend it beyond its initial coverage area. Riders and drivers will be watching for details on availability and fare structure as the rollout proceeds.