Ebonyi Gov’t Launches Digital Taxi Service
Ebonyi State Government has launched a digitally enabled cab system to render a comfortable and regulated taxi service to the people
Speaking at the formal launch of the Ebonyi Cab Service EBOCAB, at the Corporate Headquarters, Ogoja Road by Ecuminical Centre Abakaliki, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru
explained that the establishment of the EBOCAB is informed by the touting, harassment, theft and intimidation of commuters by some tricycle riders at the Ebonyi State International Market.
Nwifuru further explained that he had to establish the EBOCAB to provide smart and cost-effective transport alternatives to the people.
According to him, the cab service uses a telecommunication network to connect users to drivers within the metropolis in less than Five Minutes. The Governor said.
Earlier, Henry Okemiri the General Manager, EBOCAB called on the people to download the mobile app, “EBOCAB” a requisite for the services.
The fleet is made up of 60 brand new pick-up vans and 30 units of Sports Utility Vehicles to serve air travelers using the state airport.
Meanwhile the Governor has gone to his social media page to further express his excitement over the launching of the digitally enabled cab.
