About Rydr
Rydr is a safety focused digital garage.
A technology-and-safety-infrastructure service that happens to move people — not a ride-hailing app with a safety feature bolted on.
Rydr at a glance
Rydr is a safety focused digital garage — a technology-and-safety-infrastructure service that happens to move people. We do not just connect drivers and passengers; we build an end-to-end safety infrastructure around every single trip. Every rider is verified. Every driver is verified. Every trip is monitored. Both sides accountable.
For drivers
- One flat subscription (from ₦74,999/mo) — zero commission on every fare, ever.
- Build your safety record and unlock access to higher-value routes.
- Instant payouts directly to your Nigerian bank account — no holds, no delays.
For riders
- Scan your driver's QR code before boarding — identity confirmed in under 5 seconds.
- Share your live trip with anyone you choose; one-tap SOS to your Emergency Contact and Nigerian first responders.
- Every driver is NIN-verified and biometric-matched before they ever carry a passenger.
Active corridors
Lagos–Ibadan · Lagos–Abeokuta · Ibadan–Abuja · Lagos–Abuja
Founded
2025 · Lagos, Nigeria
Contact
support@rydr.taxi
hello@rydr.taxi
Our Vision
Connecting people and cities
The Problem
Africa's mobility is a gamble. The wager is your safety.
Unsafe and untrackable
Vehicles and riders are unverified and untrackable, leaving passengers vulnerable with no accountability.
Overloading and inconvenience
2 in front and 4 at the back for a vehicle that ought to carry 3 persons — comfort and safety are routinely sacrificed.
The wager of life
When an incident occurs in the middle of no where, you have no means of contacting first responders and your contacts seamlessly. All through the trip your loved ones have their heart in their mouth because they don't know where you are per time.
The current system is broken,
but Rydr will fix it.
The Solution
Not a ride-hailing app. A digital garage built around safety.
Verified
Every driver and rider completes NIN identity verification and biometric matching before their first trip.
Monitored
Every trip can be shared in real time. Live location and driver details are shared with up to five trusted contacts throughout the journey.
Protected
One-tap SOS connects directly to Nigerian emergency services with your GPS coordinates automatically shared. Always on, every ride.
Shared
Connect with fellow travelers going your way. Split costs, reduce congestion, and move across Nigeria together — safely.
Our Mission
To connect African cities and people safely, affordably and conveniently.
What we believe
Our values
Safety first.
Safety features aren't add-ons at Rydr. QR verification, live trip sharing, and national SOS are built into the core of every ride.
Community over competition
We grow when our drivers thrive. Their success is the only metric that matters.
Built for Nigeria, by Nigerians
From our corridors to our UI, every decision is made with Nigerian drivers and riders in mind.
Our Philosophy
The principles that guide us
Empathy
We feel the pain before we build the solution. Every feature starts from a real user problem.
Environmental Consciousness
Shared trips mean fewer vehicles on the road. That is good for Nigeria and the planet.
Innovation
We push the boundry of what is possible with technology.
Execution
At Rydr, Ideas are cheap, execution is everything.
Safety
Safety isn't a feature. It's the foundation everything else is built on.
Inclusiveness
Every corridor, every price point, every background. Rydr welcomes everyone.
Excellence
Good enough is never good enough. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than our users deserve.