Innoson Vehicle Motors launches its brand of ride-hailing service, IVM Cruise, today. It begins at Enugu with other cities coming. The IVM Cruise ride-hailing service from Nigeria’s foremost vehicle manufacturing company is unique as it offers drivers, aptly named pilots, a chance of becoming owners of brand new Innoson vehicles after a period of three years in which the cost of these vehicles would have been paid.
IVM Cruise is a technology-driven ride-hailing service. It offers commuters a platform for requesting pickups and drop-offs from their various locations to their destinations. The IVM Cruise service is designed to operate on an incremental digital architecture in line with modern trends in the city transportation industry.
As I noted when this service was originally announced, this is a great playbook. Yes, no matter what happens, profit or loss in the ride-hailing business, this service will make Innoson vehicles popular on the roads and will then push many people to go and buy them. It is a slam dunk: I am seeing these cars everywhere, and I am going for one myself. Call it a great double play strategy.
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This is a double play strategy. He can lose money on this but in that process, he will create a brand where IVM vehicles become common on the streets. Just like that, everyone goes for IVM. Brilliant call by the legend as he can capture value via sales through brand awareness triggered by IVM Connect.
The risks are on the aggressive two year hire purchase plan which I think may not be possible. Also, the vehicle-hailing business has not shown capacity to be profitable at scale anywhere. But the little losses may bring popularity through awareness this will bring.
When great entrepreneurs emerge, nations rise. Well done Innoson Motors.
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IVM is indeed going forward, my sincere gratitude goes to the chairman and management of innoson vehicle manufacturing for this laudable opportunity that will be given to people. As one of the applicants, I will like to know when we will be expecting the invitations for successful applicants. Thanks
This is a good brand publicity strategy. Good one IVM.
A great move…Ride on Innoson…Driving is my hobby and such services I enjoy doing.
How do I get participated in this great opportunity
Apply is the only way
soon ivm cars will be all over the streets. this is pertinent in dominating the industry. people buy what they see. sheepish behaviour inherent in people should be used to achieve industry dominance. nice move
How do I apply and what do I need to qualify
Please can I get some clearity on this a ride Cruise.
How can I apply,
Cost and mode of payment,
Duration of payment,
Interest rate and price
Thank you for your quick response