The transportation industry in Nigeria is a very profitable one. Road transportation being the most common means of transportation for residence is widely used. There are thousands of vehicles plying the Nigerian roads daily, many of which are owned by transport companies in Nigeria.
These transport companies in Nigeria make millions of naira yearly transporting people to their destination. While some of these transport companies are considered the top choice for most Nigerians others are still trying to make a name for themselves.
Stay with us as we reveal the all time top 5 transport companies in Nigeria. This list is compiled with certain criteria in mind. Some of the criteria include:
- How Roadworthy the vehicles are
- Number of Route covered
- Availability of numerous terminals
- Accident free record
- Other transport service offered (Waybill, Haulage etc)
- Customer satisfaction
- Company policy
- Transport Fees
Having these criteria in mind, follow us as we dive into the list.
All Time Top Transport Companies In Nigeria
1. God Is Good Motors
God is Good Motors is one of the biggest transport company in Nigeria and definitely the top transport line in the country. This transport line started its operations in Benin city the Edo State capital and has been able to open several terminals in the country.
At the moment the transport company has 31 terminals spread across the country. Some state like Lagos has more than one terminal which caters for passenger’s travel need. GIGM has one of the newest buses in the country that are roadworthy. Their track record is great as there is less chances of road accident when you use their vehicles.
Their customer service is topnotch as all customer compliant is handled speedily and effectively. GIGM has one of the best online platform for vehicle booking and passengers can get their desired seat number when they book online. Most of their vehicles have Television installed in them which serves as entertainment.
They offer other services aside from transporting people to their destinations. Customers can hire their vehicles, send and receive parcels from anywhere in the country and also partner with the company in starting your own transport company.
The founder of GIGM is late Edwin Ajaere who started operations in Benin city until his death. These days the company is managed by his son Chidi Ajaere who is a returnee along side other board members. The company has been so successful that it has been able to acquire thousands of vehicles and workers in a short space of time.
| Category | Top Transport Company In Nigeria – God Is Good Motors |
| Terminals/Location | Lagos: No 1, Wole Ariyo street off Admiralty way beside first bank. 29, Ikotun Road, Opposite Ikotun LG, Ikotun Bus-Stop. Lagos State. 29, Ikotun Road, Opposite Ikotun LG, Ikotun Bus-Stop. Lagos State. Yaba Central Park, Opp. Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos Rivers (Port Harcourt) 228 Aba Road By Bori Camp, Just after INEC Office, Port Harcout, River State Enugu 7, Market Road,Opposite State Library,Holy Ghost Park,Ogui, Enugu State Benin (Edo State) 12 Akpakpava Road by First Junction,Benin City,Edo State Auchi-Okene express way, by old staff Quarters, Auchi Poly Warri 138, Effurun Sapele Road, By Airport Junction, Effurun, Delta State. Abuja Abuja Keffi road, by Abacha road junction, via nyanya-mararaba. opp. Chrisgold plaza or Oando filling station. Abuja. Near Mobil Filling Station along Kaduna Express Road, Madalla-Zuba. Plot 113, Utako District, FCT Abuja. |
| Destinations/Routes | Abuja – Warri, Abuja – Lagos, Benin – Enugu, Port- Harcourt – Lagos, Benin – Lagos, Owerri – Enugu, Kaduna – Abuja, Jos – Lagos, Calabar – Enugu |
| Other Services | Pick up service, Waybill, Bus Hire, Enterprise partnership |
| Contact Details/Phone Number | 08139851110 |
2. ABC Transport
ABC Transport is a modern transport line that is well sort after by Nigerians. This transport company is loved because of its first class approach to road transportation. It came into existence in February 1993 and since then has built its company structure to cater for different types of road travelers.
It is one of the few transport companies that travel outside the country to African countries like Ghana, Benin Republic and more. ABC Transport has very large flit of buses which carries for various transport need. There is the coastal bus which offers first class travels to long distance locations. There is also the shuttle service as well as the sprinter service which offers like travel without luggage.
Some people refer to this transport line as the best land alternative of air travel due to its variety of service. This transport company also has a good parceling service for waybills to any location. There is also the option of Haulage service for companies to transport their goods to various location in the country.
Their drivers are very professional and well behaved and their accident free record is worthy of commendation. ABC transport has a unique online platform for vehicle booking and Nigerians can also apply for job vacancies on their site. Due to the large locations and numerous buses there is regular vacancy available at this company.
| Category | Top Transport Company In Nigeria – ABC Transport |
| Terminals/Locations | Abuja No. 36, Ekukinam Street, Utako District (off Berger Junction), Abuja Bash Karm Plaza 227, Kubwa Abuja, Gado Nasko road close to first bank kubwa, Abuja Lagos Opp Jakande 1st gate Beside FCMB Bank, Lekki Expressway, Lagos. Km 21 Lekki-Ajah Expressway, beside Ajiwe Police Station Ajah, Lagos. 129 Agege Motor Road, Lagos, Lagos. Enugu 122, Ogui Road, Enugu Port Harcourt Eliozu Junction, East/West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers. Benin INE oil Ltd Off Km8 Benin-Lagos Expressway Euboumore Village, Benin. Warri 194, PTI Road, Effurum, Warri, Delta |
| Destinations/Routes | Abuja – Owerri, Enugu – Abuja, Lagos – PH, Enugu – PH, Warri – Lagos, Benin – Abuja, Benin – Enugu, Onitsha – Abuja, Calabar – Abuja, Lagos – Accra |
| Other Services | Waybill, Haulage Service, Sprinter Services, City Transit Inn, Bus Hire |
| Contact Details/ Phone Number | 08139862090 , 08142552436 |
3. The Young Shall Grow Transport
The Young Shall Grow Transport is a popular transport company in Nigeria. It has very good and numerous brands of vehicles it uses for its transportation. This transport line travels various route in the country and has countless number of customers.
YSG has its headquarters situated in Lagos and various terminals spread around the country. This transport line has been in existence for over 15 years and has made a name as one of the best transport company in Nigeria.
| Category | Top Transport Companies In Nigeria – The Young Shall Grow Transport |
| Terminals/Location | Abuja Wuse Zone 5 Lagos Alaba International Ajah Maza Maza Enugu Nsukka Holyghost Port Harcourt Elele Benin Benin Warri Agbor |
| Destinations/Routes | Abuja – Owerri, Enugu – Abuja, Lagos – PH, Enugu – PH, Warri – Lagos, Benin – Abuja, Benin – Enugu, Onitsha – Abuja, Calabar – Abuja, Lagos – Accra |
| Other Services | Pick up service, Waybill, Bus Hire |
| Contact Details/ Phone Number | 09060210021 09060290029 |
4. Peace Mass Transit
One of the most dominant transport line in the East, Peace Mass Transit has the biggest park (terminal) in Enugu. It has two popular terminals in Enugu, one which is the main park and the other as a bus stop for vehicles coming into the city.
Peace Mass Transit started its operations in the east, the owner who is from Enugu started carrying passengers from Onitsha to Enugu and has been able to open various terminals all over the Eastern region. It is one of the top transport companies in Enugu and in Nigeria. This transport line is also the most popular transport line in the country.
It’s location is one of the reason it is very popular. It is situated in the most busy areas of Nigerian cities. PMT has one of the largest numbers of buses in Nigeria. One of the reason it is considered a top transport line is because it has enough buses to transport passengers to their destinations and because it travels to almost all locations in the country.
Peace Mass Transit has good online platform for vehicle booking and even a mobile app that you can download on your phone to make transport booking easy. Their terminal in Enugu is well structured that every destination has its bus post and booking area making it easy to book vehicles.
They also have good parceling service which passengers take advantage of to send their waybill to any location in the country.
| Category | Top Transport Companies In Nigeria – Peace Mass Transit |
| Terminals/Location | Abuja 480/483, Ajose Adeogun Street, Off Obafemi Awolowo, Jabi Lagos Amuwo, Amuwo Odofin 19 Ikorodu Rd, Jibowu Ejigbo, Lagos Enugu Thinkers Corner Port Harcourt 213 Port Harcourt – Aba Expy, Rumuola Benin Avbiama, Benin City Warri Enerhen, Warri |
| Destinations/Routes | Abuja – Warri, Abuja – Lagos, Benin – Enugu, Port- Harcourt – Lagos, Benin – Lagos, Owerri – Enugu, Kaduna – Abuja, Jos – Lagos, Calabar – Enugu |
| Other Services | Pick up service, Waybill, Bus Hire |
| Contact Details/ Phone Number | 08055091822 |
5. GUO Transport
GUO Transport is owned by Sir Godwin Ubaka Okeke, who started the transport business in Onitsha in 1970. The company name was coined from the acronyms of his name. He started the company with his father’s Peugeot 404 saloon car just after the Nigerian civil war.
From its inception till date the company has grown massively in size spreading to all parts of the country. The transport line has so many buses and several terminals in different parts of the country. This transport company is so big that it carries passengers across the country’s boarder.
GUO Transport has so many staffs and enough buses to convey passengers to their destinations. Their park in Port Harcourt is one of the biggest in the country and their drivers are very experienced. They have sound vehicles and a large numbers of loyal passengers. Their presence is definitely felt in cities and they have been able to make a name for themselves in Nigeria.
They have very big buses for far distance travel within the country and even outside the country like Accra Ghana. GUO Transport also has car hire service, haulage services and courier services. Their online vehicle booking platform is unique and very functional.
| Category | Top Transport Companies In Nigeria – GUO Transport |
| Terminals/Location | Lagos 67A, Ikotun-Egbe Road, Opp Power Line B/Stop, Ejigbo 164, Okota Road, Lagos 36, Opere Street, Wema Bank Bus Stop, Coker, Lagos Enugu 3, Market Road by Holy Ghost Cathedral (Opp. Ogbete Main Mkt.) Port Harcourt Port Harcourt – Aba Expressway Opp Air Force Base, Rumuomasi Warri 162 Effuru/Sapele Road, Warri |
| Destinations/Routes | Abuja – Owerri, Enugu – Abuja, Lagos – PH, Enugu – PH, Warri – Lagos, Benin – Abuja, Benin – Enugu, Onitsha – Abuja, Calabar – Abuja |
| Other Services | Pick up service, Waybill, Bus Hire |
| Contact Details/ Phone Number | (+234) 7000-121-000 |
These are the all time top transport companies in Nigeria. They are considered the best transport companies in Nigeria due to their qualities. Travelling with any of them is definitely an experience you won’t regret.