When it comes to travel in Nigeria, there’s one thing always on our minds: safety.
Whether you’re heading from Lagos to Abuja or Port Harcourt to Enugu, getting on the road carries very real risks. And every traveler—whether seasoned or first-time—wants just one thing: to arrive safely.
At intercity.ng, we believe that interstate travel safety is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. And while there are some risks that lie beyond our control, there are others we can, and must, tackle head-on.
🚧 The Two Sides of the Safety Challenge
Let’s be honest: the Nigerian roadscape is tough. There are external, macro-level risks like:
- Potholes and damaged roads
- Insecurity and banditry
- Sudden protests or civil unrest
These are real, and they deserve attention at the national level. But they’re not the type of problems an individual traveler—or even a tech platform—can solve overnight.
What we can do is address the second category: internal, micro-level safety issues that affect everyday people every single day. These include:
- Boarding unroadworthy vehicles
- Traveling with reckless or unfit drivers
- Paying into unverified accounts and getting scammed
- Having no way to track or share your trip
These are the exact pain points intercity.ng is working to eliminate — because they’re fixable, and they save lives.
✅ Safety Starts Before You Even Board
Safety begins the moment you decide to travel. That first step—choosing your transport option—is critical.
intercity.ng lets you explore verified travel options, see detailed information about providers, and make bookings through trusted, secured channels. That means:
- You know who you’re booking with
- Your payment goes through a safe escrow-style system
- You have someone to speak with if something goes wrong
This is more than just peace of mind — it’s real, practical protection.
🚍 What Happens During the Trip Matters Even More
Interstate travel isn’t like hailing a short ride. We’re talking 5, 8, even 12 hours on the road at high speeds — often in unfamiliar terrain.
That makes it absolutely essential to know:
- Who’s behind the wheel?
- What condition is the vehicle in?
- What company is running the trip, and are they accountable?
intercity.ng gives you visibility into operators, including their names, office locations, and the reputation they carry. And when you travel with brands listed on our platform, you’re not getting into a mystery vehicle — you’re entering a registered, structured system.
👤 The Driver Is the Most Important Safety Factor
Let’s face it: the person behind the wheel holds your life in their hands.
That’s why we’re introducing a Driver Directory, a system where drivers can be listed, verified, and reviewed by real passengers. Soon, you’ll be able to:
- See who’s driving you
- View past reviews
- Share feedback on your experience
Because transparency keeps everyone honest — and safe.
🌍 Introducing: MyTrips
We’re also proud to introduce MyTrips, a major step forward in how travelers manage safety on the go.
With MyTrips, you can:
- Create your own trip, even if you booked offline
- Add key trip info: route, date, operator
- On travel day, record your vehicle plate number, driver name, and a photo
- Share your trip link with loved ones — so someone always knows where you are
This is a powerful first step toward enabling live reviews, driver ratings, and even real-time vehicle tracking, so family and friends can follow your progress or respond faster in emergencies.
💪 It’s a Long Road — But We’re Leading the Way
We know that the challenges are big. We’re not naïve about the road ahead — it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
But safety can’t wait. That’s why we’re rolling out solutions right now, step by step.
And you can help us go even further.
📣 How You Can Join the Movement
- Use the tools – Try the MyTrips feature on your next journey
- Spread the word – Tell your friends and family about intercity.ng
- Give feedback – What else should we be solving? Your ideas matter.
Together, we can make interstate travel in Nigeria smarter, safer, and more transparent.
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