RidePaddy is a carpooling platform that connects drivers and passengers in Nigeria for safe, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation. We help you find reliable ride buddies for your daily commute or occasional trips.

How do I join the waitlist?

Simply fill out the waitlist form on our homepage with your email address. You'll be among the first to know when RidePaddy launches in your city.

Yes! We prioritize safety with verified user profiles, real-time GPS tracking, in-app emergency SOS, secure payment systems, and a rating system for all users.

Which cities does RidePaddy operate in?

We are launching soon in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to expand to other major cities across Nigeria including Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, and more.

How much does it cost to use RidePaddy?

RidePaddy charges a small service fee per trip. Passengers and drivers share the cost of transportation, making it more affordable than traditional ride-hailing services.

Safe, social commuting for modern Nigerian cities

Move smarter.Find your ride paddy.

RidePaddy makes commuting feel lighter: better matches, verified profiles, cleaner navigation, and a more human way to get across town.

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Verified drivers and riders

Designed for Nigerian routes

Save money without losing comfort

Verified

Profile checks and trust signals

Smooth

Simple route coordination

Community

Built around familiar riders

RidePaddy welcome screen in device frame

Verified and secure

Profiles, routes, and ride preferences checked.

Community-first rides

Match with people on the same route and rhythm.

Why the experience feels different

A cleaner, calmer way to move across the city.

RidePaddy is not just another booking flow. It is a more intentional commuting product built around familiarity, consistency, and trust.

Friendly route matching

Clear trip coordination

Community-first rider experience

Made for Nigerian urban mobility

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Verified by design

Safer matching starts with identity checks, clear profiles, and trusted rider signals.

Route-smart matching

Meet people already headed your way instead of juggling scattered transport options.

Commutes that cost less

Passengers spend less. Drivers offset fuel and routine city travel without friction.

Built for everyday rhythm

Morning runs, office commutes, campus routes, and regular pick-up schedules all fit naturally.

Four simple steps

Easy to understand. Even easier to use every day.

The product flow is intentionally light: join, match, confirm, and ride. No clutter, no confusing screens, and no complicated setup.

Create your profile

Tell RidePaddy where you commute, how often you move, and what kind of ride you prefer.

Match on route

The app surfaces drivers and riders already going your way, with clearer context and timing.

Confirm details

Coordinate pickup, timing, and comfort preferences before the trip starts.

Ride with confidence

Track your commute, share the cost, and keep using trusted people for repeat trips.

RidePaddy onboarding screen showing quick reliable commuting

RidePaddy onboarding screen about earning from daily commutes

From first impression

Branded, calm onboarding that feels deliberate.

The app opens with a strong brand moment, then quickly moves into a clear explanation of value and next steps.

Clear copy

Simple product messaging from the first screen

Guided flow

Onboarding explains value before asking for commitment

To daily use

Product flow that stays understandable.

The visuals now reflect the real product UI instead of placeholder marketing mockups.

Meet the team

The people building RidePaddy

A focused team building a calmer, safer, more social mobility experience for Nigerian commuters.

Maurice Ogbebor

Co-Founder & CEO

Abdulrasheed Tijani

Co-Founder & CTO

Elijah Ugwu

Chief Operating Officer

Oluwayomi Adekanye

VP Engineering

Your Safety is Our Priority

Travel with Complete Peace of Mind

RidePaddy implements industry-leading safety measures to ensure every trip is secure, monitored, and protected. Your safety isn't just a feature—it's our foundation.

Multi-step

Driver screening

Identity and document checks

Always-on

Support coverage

Safety support when needed

Live

Trip visibility

Route sharing and monitoring

Protected

Privacy controls

Messages and contact details secured

Comprehensive Safety Features

Identity Verification

Identity-checked onboarding

Every driver undergoes comprehensive background checks and document verification.

National ID verification
Driver's license validation
Vehicle registration check
Real-time photo verification

Real-Time Tracking

24/7 monitoring

Live GPS tracking with automatic trip sharing to your emergency contacts.

Live location sharing
Route deviation alerts
Emergency contact notifications
Trip progress monitoring

Emergency Support

<30 sec response

One-tap emergency button connects you to our safety team and authorities.

Instant emergency alerts
Direct line to safety team
Police integration
Medical emergency response

Community Rating

Transparent feedback

Transparent rating system helps you choose the safest, most reliable drivers.

Two-way rating system
Detailed feedback reviews
Safety score calculation
Community moderation

Secure Communication

256-bit encryption

All messages encrypted and phone numbers protected for your privacy.

End-to-end encryption
Anonymous phone calls
Secure messaging
Privacy protection

24/7 Support

Always available

Round-the-clock customer support in multiple Nigerian languages.

Live chat support
Multi-language assistance
Incident resolution
Safety guidance

Safety Dashboard

Active

Live Trip Monitoring

Route: Surulere → Victoria Island

ETA: 8:45 AM • 15 mins remaining

Driver Verified

Adebayo O.

4.9★ • 500+ trips

Emergency Contacts

2 contacts notified • Trip shared

99.8%

Safe Trips

<30s

Response

How We Verify Every Driver

Our rigorous 4-step verification process ensures that only the most trustworthy and qualified drivers join the RidePaddy community.

Document Upload

Drivers submit ID, license, and vehicle documents

Background Check

Third-party verification of criminal and driving records

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and regular re-verification

Our Safety Guarantee

If you ever feel unsafe during a RidePaddy trip, we'll immediately connect you with emergency services and cover any costs associated with getting you to safety.

Community trust

People should trust the ride before they book it.

RidePaddy is designed to feel familiar, safe, and socially useful. These are the signals that matter most before launch.

Trust-led

Product direction

People-first

Rider experience

City-ready

Launch approach

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“RidePaddy transformed my daily commute from Surulere to VI. I've made real connections and save serious money every month.”

Adebayo Ogundimu

Software Engineer, Victoria Island, Lagos

“I can plan ahead, ride with familiar people, and avoid the stress of piecing transport together every morning.”

Chiamaka Nwosu

Marketing Manager, Lekki, Lagos

“It turned empty seats into useful income and made commuting feel like a routine instead of a daily scramble.”

Emeka Okafor

Business Owner, Ikeja, Lagos

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before launch

The essentials visitors usually want to know before they join the waitlist or explore the app preview.

What is RidePaddy?

RidePaddy is a community-driven carpooling platform designed to help drivers and passengers coordinate safer, more affordable trips across Nigerian cities.

How do I join before launch?

Join the waitlist on the homepage. We will use that to notify you when RidePaddy opens in your city and when early access is available.

Will RidePaddy launch in my city?

Launch happens city by city. Current demand is strongest in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan, with more cities added as rollout expands.

How does RidePaddy think about safety?

The product is being built around identity checks, route visibility, emergency support, and clearer rider trust signals from the start.

Download the RidePaddy App

Join thousands of Nigerians who are already saving money and making friends through carpooling. Available on iOS and Android.

Real-time GPS tracking and safety features
Secure in-app payments and messaging
Smart route matching and scheduling
24/7 customer support and emergency assistance

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Fast

Setup

Ready

For commute

Be first to ride with RidePaddy

Join the early-access list

Get first access when RidePaddy opens your route.

We are opening city by city. Use the waitlist form to tell us where you are, how you plan to use RidePaddy, and how to reach you when launch access is ready.

Priority access before public launch

Launch updates for your city

Early community perks and first-ride offers

Launch cities in focus

More cities are added as demand grows.

Lagos

Abuja

Port Harcourt

Ibadan

Waitlist flow

Fill once. We follow up.

The Google Form is the current source of truth for waitlist entries, so your details go straight into the launch list.

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Your details are collected through the official waitlist form and used only for launch communication.