This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
On September 17, 2019, Farmcrowdy, a Nigerian agricultural technology company, launched PlentyWaka, a bus hailing service in Lagos, Nigeria, to compete with other existing services.
PlentyWaka is a service of Crowdyvest, a firm owned by FarmCrowdy. According to Farmcrowdy CEO, Onyeka Akumah, Plentywaka has 25 brand new buses and is plying on the Ajah to CMS//CMS to Ajah as its first route.
The app allows users to schedule their rides from their preferred pick-up locations to their desired destination, providing a premium bus sharing solution. Users can book their preferred seat, and the app works simply by allowing users to download the app, register with their email, and enter their pick-up and drop-off locations.
PlentyWaka aims to bring convenience by allowing users to schedule their pickups from their desired bus stops and get real-time information about their journey. It will also reduce traffic congestion as it will give commuters the option of leaving their cars at home and commute comfortably in luxurious buses.
For safety, the firm says users can rest assured of their safety as the buses are driven by well-trained and experienced drivers, and are attended to by professional vehicle assistants.
PlentyWaka also aims to empower Nigerians by employing hundreds of drivers and vehicle assistants as well as allowing hundreds of Nigerians to invest in the transport sector.
