The Country Manager for OPay in Nigeria, Iniabasi Akpan, has finally reacted to the role ORide played in the temporary shutdown of Gokada‘s (its ride-hailing rival) operation in August 2019. Although the shutdown lasted for two weeks, ORide was identified as one of the reasons it happened. But despite the growth of ORide compared to its competitors including Max.ng, Nairametrics confirmed ORide isn't profitable.

ORide and Gokada have been involved in the gradual transformation of Nigeria’s public transportation through ride-hailing services. Though ORide is the most recent entrant into the ride-hailing market, the competition they provide has not only affected traditional operators of motorcycle business (Okada riders) but also the bike-hailing rivals who have not been spared by its onslaught.

Nairametrics had reported how Gokada lost some of its top staff members to ORide. Four staff, including co-founder and COO of Gokada, left the company for ORide. While Gokada said the poaching was nothing significant, Akpan told Nairametrics the company wouldn’t stop any staff of rivals seeking better opportunities in ORide.

“If you are in a market, people always... https://nairametrics.com/2019/10/07/opays-country-manager-reacts-to-orides-role-in-gokadas-temporary-shutdown/

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