{"id":43629,"date":"2020-10-05T20:27:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T19:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=43629"},"modified":"2020-10-05T20:27:33","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T19:27:33","slug":"plentywaka-partners-with-innoson-vehicle-manufacturing-ivm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/plentywaka-partners-with-innoson-vehicle-manufacturing-ivm\/","title":{"rendered":"Plentywaka Partners With Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plentywaka<\/a>, the first bus-hailing app in Nigeria, has announced the latest move of its ambitious plan to revolutionize Nigerian travel with the new, home-grown partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration for both companies, IVM, Nigeria\u2019s first indigenous automotive manufacturer, is set to bolster Plentywaka\u2019s fleet with a host of new vehicles as the leading bus-hailing startup prepares to break into South-eastern Nigeria starting with Delta state in Q4 2020.<\/p>\n

After celebrating its first year in operation with +200,000 completed trips and 40,000+ app downloads, Plentywaka\u2019s rapid progress is showing no signs of slowing down. The startup announced its expansion to Abuja in August 2020 and in IVM, Plentywaka is teaming up alongside a well-recognized and established brand to transform bus travel across Nigeria through technology.<\/p>\n

Currently, commuters in the region still face the age-old problems of a lack of safety, comfort, and convenience which has plagued Nigeria\u2019s bus network for decades. However, Plentywaka is set to make a major bid to replicate the success of its tech-driven service in Lagos and Abuja to upgrade the state of bus travel in both states.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the partnership, Onyeka Akumah, Co-Founder & CEO at Plentywaka stated: \u201cThis is a major step towards developing a robust and reliable transport system built by Nigerians for Nigerians. We are two brands that have lived through an outdated transport system in Nigeria and we\u2019re joining forces to bring our country into an era that is long overdue and driven by technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know what our people want and we know what they deserve – a safer, more comfortable and efficient means of transport and as the traction in our first year shows, we have the technology to make this a reality. With IVM on board, we\u2019re breaking into new territory so riders in the South-eastern states are not left behind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through the Plentywaka app, the company has simplified movement for commuters from point A to B with a two-step process to schedule a journey and book a seat as well as the option to pay for rides using the wakapurse e-wallet. With the new partnership in effect, Plentywaka is set to expand its range of options for riders as it pushes to capitalize on the surging demand for its service.<\/p>\n

Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, CEO and Founder at IVM added: \u201cWe\u2019ve been closely monitoring Plentywaka\u2019s progress since its launch in September 2019 and their growth has been very impressive in such a short space of time. From our conversations with their founding team, we saw a company that was hungry and unprepared to rest on their laurels, which is why we were keen to support them in the next phase of their expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToday marks a partnership between two industry leaders and our ambition is for this to develop a firm foundation for Nigeria to become a leader in bus travel across Africa. With our manufacturing expertise and Plentywaka\u2019s strengths in tech and customer service, we are very confident we can achieve this and look forward to a long and successful relationship.\u201d<\/p>

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Founded in 2007 by Innocent Chukwuma, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)\u00a0 is part of the Innoson Group and is the first \u201cMade In Africa\u201d automobile brand. With IVM\u2019s manufacturing plant based in Anambra State, Nigeria, the partnership with Plentywaka is the first of its kind for the company as it makes its first entry into the e-hailing space.<\/p>\n

The Plentywaka app is available for download on both Google Play<\/a> and iOS<\/a><\/p>\n

About Plentywaka<\/p>\n

Plentywaka is a bus sharing solution that offers commuters convenience, safety and comfort in their daily rides. We are providing a convenient and effective driving experience one route at a time. Plentywaka is changing the way people get around. Our app allows commuters to book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Plentywaka, please visit www.plentywaka.com<\/a> or connect with them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, or Instagram<\/a>. The mobile app is also available for download via the Google Playstore<\/a> and the IOS App store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing is the first Made-in-Africa automobile brand. We are manufacturing durable and affordable brand new automobiles for Africans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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