Members of the Transportation Hailing Alliance of Nigeria (THAN), an association of top motorcycle operators in the country- comprising of MAX, ORide, and Gokada, has commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for its unwavering commitment in getting rid of traffic gridlock in the state.
The group appreciated the governor and his team for not relenting in taking on the daunting challenges of transportation in a fast-growing mega city like Lagos.
They also assured stakeholders in the state’s transport industry of their continued cooperation and support for the development of the sector in the state.
“Our goal as an industry is to align quickly with the Government on an agreeable framework,” Adetayo Bamiduro, chief executive officer, MAX said in a statement made available to BusinessDay.
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“For us, this means both levies that are feasible and partnering to deploy technology infrastructure that helps the government achieve its broader vision of a smart city,” said Bamiduro.
Responding to a news report that recently surfaced online, alleging racketeering and demanding kick-backs by Government officials, the association condemned the report in the strongest possible terms.
They describe the report as lacking all the basic ethics of journalism.
“There was not a single credible and identifiable source quoted in the entire report that tied to the crux of the allegation. Instead, the author built alternative facts by stringing totally unconnected stories and sources to paint a picture of exploitation,” said Fahim Saleh, chief executive officer, Gokada.
Speaking on other developments in the industry and outcomes from the association’s recent meeting, Seun Alley, director of policy and partnerships, ORide, said: “As a group, we are excited about 2020 and the potential for growth for our individual businesses, particularly within a huge city like Lagos.”
“Our goal remains to continue to deliver on our mission of safe, reliable and affordable transportation for everyone, and as a group, we promise to raise the bar, even for the entire transportation industry in Nigeria,” he added.
