{"id":242316,"date":"2024-10-30T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/bawumia-launches-goride-locally-developed-ride-hailing-app\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T18:07:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:07:00","slug":"bawumia-launches-goride-locally-developed-ride-hailing-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/bawumia-launches-goride-locally-developed-ride-hailing-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Bawumia launches GoRide, locally developed ride-hailing app"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched GoRide, Ghana\u2019s first locally developed ride-hailing mobile application.<\/p>\n<p>Created through a partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), GoRide is designed to empower Ghanaian taxi drivers who have faced increasing competition from foreign-owned digital transportation platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The launch event, held in Accra on Wednesday, October 30, highlighted the app\u2019s mission to support local drivers by offering fairer conditions and a sustainable alternative to international ride-hailing services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a competitive commission of just 10%, our drivers are being empowered to retain their hard-earned money, allowing them to improve their financial stability and support their families.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1102199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200x630wa-2321108693.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bawumia emphasized that GoRide is part of a larger governmental strategy to empower local businesses. \u201cThis is about restoring dignity to our divers and ensuring that they thrive. This initiative reflects our government\u2019s unwavering dedication to supporting local businesses and driving growth by keeping the profit generated by GoRide.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Vice President underscored the economic benefits of a locally driven platform.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithin our borders, we are conserving foreign exchange, fostering local wealth, and creating and enhancing our national economy. Every ride taken on GoRide contributes directly to Ghana\u2019s economy, helping to build a sustainable forth for all of us,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The GoRide app, now available on both Android and iOS, promises not only to redefine convenience and accessibility in Ghana\u2019s transportation sector but also to foster greater economic self-reliance and wealth retention within the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched GoRide, Ghana\u2019s first locally developed ride-hailing mobile application. Created through a partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), GoRide is designed to empower Ghanaian taxi drivers who have faced increasing competition from foreign-owned digital transportation platforms. 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