Gokada


Gokada is an on-demand transportation company or motorbike hailing service headquartered in Lagos. They are the first motorbike hailing app in Nigeria. Customers can order a motorbike ride through the company's website, or by using the company's geo-location based mobile app.

History

Gokada was founded in 2017 by Nigerian entrepreneur Deji Oduntan and Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur Fahim Saleh. The service was launched originally and started operations in Yaba Axis of Lagos state and has extended their operations to Victoria Island – Lekki Axis Lagos, Nigeria.
The company uses bikes with engine capacities of 200 cc and above meeting government standards for load-bearing on major Lagos roads.
In February 2019, the company launched a new headquarters.
In May 2019 Gokada raised $5.4 million in series A to grow its two-wheel transit business. Gokada added luxury yacht service to its bike services in June 2019.

Operation

The service requires a Gokada mobile app which riders must download to their iOS or Android-based phone, sign up, enter a valid phone number, enter pick up location and request ride. Riders can then request a ride from a nearby driver. Once confirmed, the app shows the verified driver's name, photo and bike details, after which the driver will call to confirm the request and destination. All Gokada drivers are licensed operators.
The payment method is cash only.