Shuttlers, a technology-enabled shared mobility platform, has announced two operational milestones: its integration into Google Transit in Nigeria and the completion of its 10 millionth journey.
According to the company, the integration enables commuters searching for transit directions on Google Maps to view Shuttlers’ routes and book seats within its platform.
The partnership expands access to shared transport for businesses and professionals navigating urban centres.
Shuttlers said it currently serves 30,000 active users across more than 1,000 itineraries, operating more than 430 buses daily across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Since launching in 2016, the platform has recorded a 99% trip completion rate and a 99.94% incident-free rate across its journey history.
The company explained that the average commuter saves 60% to 88% on transport costs compared to ride-hailing services and regains 8 to 12 hours from gridlock each month.
Shuttlers noted the milestone reflects growing demand for structured shared mobility in urban Africa.
It added that in some of the continent’s fastest-growing cities, formal public transport infrastructure is under pressure from rapid population growth, leaving many professionals dependent on fragmented and costly alternatives.
According to the World Bank, African cities lose an estimated 2% to 5% of GDP annually due to transport inefficiencies. In Lagos, the average commuter loses more than 30 hours a month to traffic congestion.
To qualify as a Google Transit Partner, Shuttlers said it aligned its data architecture, route systems and real-time operational capabilities with Google’s requirements.
Speaking on the milestone, Damilola Olokesusi, CEO and co-founder of Shuttlers, said the integration into Google Transit, alongside reaching 10 million journeys, reflects years of work building transport infrastructure and technology systems.
“For millions of professionals, commuting remains unpredictable, exhausting and expensive. We have spent the last 10 years building technology and operational infrastructure that makes daily transportation more dependable for commuters, businesses and fleet operators,” said Olokesusi.
Olumide Balogun, director for West Africa at Google, said the integration into the Google Transit ecosystem in Nigeria will help users navigate cities more efficiently as digital adoption in mobility grows.
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