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Gokada launches ‘G-Medic’ new rapid response service

Tech Gist Africa by Tech Gist Africa
05/17/2019
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Gokada, a Lagos-based on demand motorcycle taxi has launched a new rapid response service, ‘GMedic’. G-Medic aims to provide first aid treatment to accident victims before transferring them to hospitals.  

G-Medic is a rapid response service from GOKADA. Its main aim is to administer First aid to accident victims before rushing them to a nearby hospital. Your safety is always our top priority as our purpose is to constantly provide ways to make cities more livable. #Gmedic #safety pic.twitter.com/J0qw6yWRKl

— Gokada (@gokadang) May 16, 2019

This new Rapid response service will aid in augmenting the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad. In the event of an accident, citizens can count on GMedic to get the accident victim to the hospital through the almost constant gridlock traffic situation within the state. The service is totally free.


See also: Uber to Ease Traffic in Nairobi with New ‘Speeds’ Feature


Gokada was founded in 2017 by Deji Oduntan and Fahim Saleh. The company originally started its services in the Yaba axis but later extended to other parts of Lagos. They launched their headquarters in Illupeju, Lagos State in 2018. The platform supports drivers with pension plans, recreational services, and health services.

The on-demand platform clocked two in January  2019. They also launched a training school for riders. They plan to train the first batch of 500 riders, from April 2019.

 

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