Independence Day: PromiseLand to launch ProTaxi 1st October, targets green-energy transportation

PromiseLand Innovations Limited is set to launch its e-hailing platform, ProTaxi, on 1st October, 2026, as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, with a focus on promoting green-energy transportation and affordable mobility.

The platform, which is expected to commence operations in Abuja, is designed to leverage rechargeable electric vehicles to provide an alternative to conventional fuel-powered transportation amid rising global energy costs.

The launch marks the company’s entry into Nigeria’s growing e-hailing market, with plans to expand to other parts of the country.

ProTaxi is being introduced as a technology-driven transportation service aimed at connecting drivers with commuters while encouraging the adoption of cleaner energy solutions in the mobility sector.

The Chief Executive Officer of PromiseLand Innovations Limited, Ambassador Lawrence Oloche, had earlier announced plans to empower 1,000 families with brand-new electric vehicles under the ProTaxi initiative.

The scheme is expected to create employment and income-generating opportunities for eligible Nigerians, particularly men and women who can drive and are interested in participating in the emerging electric mobility sector.

According to the company, prospective drivers will be required to register for consideration, subject to screening, verification, and onboarding.

The initiative is designed to provide drivers with access to vehicles and a digital platform through which they can offer transportation services and earn income.

With its rechargeable energy model, ProTaxi aims to reduce dependence on petrol-powered vehicles and address some of the operating cost challenges faced by drivers in the face of changing global energy prices.

The platform will allow passengers to book rides, access trip information and make payments through a mobile application designed for Android and iPhone users.

It is also expected to feature driver verification, real-time trip tracking, ratings and reviews, as well as location-sharing facilities aimed at improving transparency and passenger safety.

Drivers are expected to have flexible working schedules, allowing them to manage their availability while earning through the platform.

PromiseLand Innovations Limited said the initiative forms part of its broader commitment to technology-driven services, sustainable mobility and economic empowerment.

The company, which also has interests in real estate development through PromiseLand Estate, is expanding its business activities into the transportation and e-hailing sector.

The 1st October launch is expected to position ProTaxi as a new entrant in Nigeria’s e-hailing industry, emphasizing green-energy transportation, affordable mobility and opportunities for drivers.

The company has also expressed its ambition to expand the platform beyond Nigeria and contribute to the adoption of cleaner transportation solutions across Africa.