Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

BetterDrive is a disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. We offer seamless ride-hailing and logistics solutions. Using advanced technology, we tackle congestion, unreliable transport, and inefficient logistics.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

BetterDrive is leading innovation in urban mobility and logistics within Nigeria. Our platform integrates cutting-edge technology to streamline ride-hailing and logistics services, effectively reducing traffic congestion and offering a reliable alternative to traditional public transportation. For commuters, BetterDrive ensures safe, convenient rides with real-time tracking and secure payments. Businesses benefit from optimized logistics operations, including AI-driven route planning and efficient delivery scheduling, which enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce operational costs. By prioritizing safety, reliability, and sustainability, BetterDrive aims to foster economic growth and improve connectivity in Nigerian urban centers.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

BetterDrive focuses on solving urban transportation challenges in Nigerian cities. Our platform aims to alleviate traffic congestion by offering efficient ride-hailing services and optimizing logistics operations. We provide reliable alternatives to unreliable public transport systems, ensuring safe and convenient rides with real-time tracking and secure payments. Businesses benefit from streamlined logistics, including AI-driven route planning and efficient delivery scheduling, enhancing supply chain efficiency and reducing costs. BetterDrive prioritizes safety, accessibility, and sustainability to improve urban mobility and connectivity across Nigeria.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1. Efficiency: BetterDrive streamlines transportation and logistics, saving time and enhancing productivity. 2. Reliability: Real-time tracking ensures punctual services, offering dependable transportation options. 3. Safety: Stringent driver vetting and secure payments prioritize passenger and goods safety, fostering trust and peace of mind.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

BetterDrive's targeted beneficiaries include: 1. Individual Commuters: People looking for reliable, convenient, and safe transportation options within cities. 2. Businesses: Companies seeking efficient logistics solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs. 3. Government Agencies: Authorities interested in reducing traffic congestion and enhancing transportation infrastructure efficiency.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-08-15

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

4

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

2

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

The other co-owner have skills in cyber security, business management, project management, business development and software engineer. With a combined experience of 40 years in this fields.

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

Https://Betterdrive.org

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Transportation and logistics industry

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We contribute to no poverty by create quality employment opportunities with the various aspects of our business.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

We believe in zero hunger for the population of our community

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

We believe that everyone deserves good health and total well-being.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We strongly believe that everyone deserves quality education and equality

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We believe that gender equality is very important in every sector of our society and economy, we advocate and practice this. As an individual I was recently awarded with a national leadership award for support youth and women by the convention against gender abuse initiative.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

We strongly advocate and support clean water and sanitation.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

We strongly support clean energy usage within our organisation.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

We practice decent work and economic growth, we support our employees to grow and attain great success and we add to the economy of the country by paying our tax and dues promptly.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Our company is innovation driven and we put of exclusive innovations to drive economic growth.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

We support all policies that advocates reduced inequalities.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Our company supports the idea of sustainable cities and communities through our innovative solution which address these issues.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

We strongly support responsible consumption and production.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We greatly advocate clean climate by ensuring all our service vehicle meets the standard for clean climate.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

We support all policies that life below water

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

We support all policies that are in line with life on land.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

We practice partnerships for the goal by ensuring collaboration with all essentials stakeholders before we take any action. We also partner with organisations and corporate bodies to achieve collective goals

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

6

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

4

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

5

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

5

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our project is an unique because we offer solutions that are not obtainable before in our community and country

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Bolt Uber InDrive What gives us competitive advantage is that these companies are foreign companies and didn't address local problem effectively. Our brand does this having understudied our community we are with the best solution.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, I started training young people and females on becoming successful entrepreneurs, currently I have 5 young females onboard.