4th November, 2010
Top celebrities, corporate big wigs and the media witnessed the glamour and glitz at the official launch of a new urban taxi project, the Metro Taxi styled after the debonair cab service, as fashionistas showcased Nigeria’s leading fashion lines, excited the audience with upscale taste, panache and indigenous fabric that meet international standards.
The governor of Lagos State, Raji Fashola, while unveiling the first taxi with registration number Lagos MT 108 APP, through his Commissioner for Transportation, Professor Bamidele Badejo, said government’s intention for inviting private investors for the private taxi scheme was to make transportation in the state more conducive for commuters.
“Today’s launching by Metro Taxi is another landmark achievement in the state and government is ready to associate with it,†he said. He commended the Managing Director, Metro Taxi, Mr Niyi Oguntoyinbo and his team for what he called their “I can do†spirit.
Speaking at the official launch, Mr. Niyi Oguntoyinbo of Metro Taxi Limited said, “Lagosians are already enjoying our first class service which comes in various delightful service packages with exceptional value for every kobo spent. We are an innovative taxi brand that is proudly Nigerian and poised to satisfy the needs of our target customer by delivering value around convenience, safety and class. We also boast of a well-informed, trained staff, combined with our extensive knowledge of Lagos.â€
Metro Taxi would be playing a complementary role in assisting Lagos State Government in reducing the transportation quagmire that has plagued the state. Metro Taxi also comes with an insurance package for passengers during the ride in the case of a mishap and has set itself apart from competition with unique services in terms of billing, technology, customer service, safety and dispatch technology platform.
Nigerians who have been using the taxi service have also testified to the timeliness, efficiency and comfort of Metro Taxi attesting to the fact that the service has come to set a pace for leadership in the transport business. Metro Taxi’s world class standard delivery will have a huge impact in Lagos metropolis and it’s environ.
