Built for Ethiopia

About Lift Taxi

Lift Taxi is a modern Ethiopian taxi service focused on one promise: Clean, affordable and safe. We combine professional drivers, careful vehicle standards, and technology that works well on mobile connections.

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Our mission

To make daily transport in Ethiopia safer, more reliable, and more affordable—without compromising comfort and cleanliness.

Values

Trust • Respect • Safety

Focus

Mobile-first experience

Local context

Telebirr & Chapa payments, Dire Dawa routing

We design around real city traffic, local payments, and riders’ safety needs.

Message from our CEO

A note from our founder about why Lift Taxi exists—and the standards we promise to uphold.

Arif Bakar

Founder & CEO, Lift Taxi

A note from our founder

CEO message

Dear Valued Customers and Partners,

As the founder and CEO of Lift Taxi, I'm filled with immense pride and gratitude as I share our journey with you. Born and raised in the bustling streets of Dire Dawa, I've experienced firsthand the challenges of urban transportation in our beautiful country.

My vision for Lift Taxi began with a simple observation: Ethiopians deserve better transportation options. We deserve to ride in vehicles that are clean, to pay fares that are affordable, and to travel with the confidence of being safe. This vision became our promise, and today, it's the foundation upon which Lift Taxi stands.

At Lift Taxi, we're not just providing rides; we're transforming how Ethiopians move. Our commitment goes beyond getting you from point A to point B. We're dedicated to:

Elevating standards in an industry that has long needed innovation

Creating opportunities for hundreds of professional Ethiopian drivers

Building trust through transparent pricing and reliable service

Investing in safety with regular vehicle maintenance and driver training

Embracing technology that makes transportation accessible to everyone

I'm particularly proud of how we've integrated Ethiopia's spirit of community into our business model. We hire locally, train extensively, and operate with the understanding that every passenger is a neighbor, a fellow Ethiopian whose trust we must earn and keep.

Our growth across Dire Dawa and expanding to other cities is a testament to your trust in us. Each ride booked is a vote of confidence, and we don't take that lightly. As we continue to grow, our core values remain unchanged: Clean vehicles. Affordable prices. Safe journeys.

To our dedicated team of drivers and staff: Thank you for upholding our standards every single day. To our customers: Thank you for choosing Lift Taxi and for being part of our story.

We're excited about the road ahead. With new features in our app, expanding service areas, and continuous improvements based on your feedback, we're committed to being Ethiopia's most trusted transportation partner.

Ride with confidence. Ride with Lift.

Sincerely,

Arif Bakar

Founder & CEO, Lift Taxi

“Moving Ethiopia forward, one safe ride at a time.”

Our story

Lift Taxi began with a simple question: why should a clean, safe ride be hard to find? In busy areas like Kezira, Sabian, and Megala, riders often need fast pickups, clear prices, and respectful service.

Today we operate with a growing network of verified drivers and a support team based in Dire Dawa. We currently serve Dire Dawa only—while keeping the same high standards.

Why choose us (Ethiopia-first)

Upfront estimates in ETB with transparent add-ons
Local payments: cash, Telebirr, Chapa
Safety-first: verified drivers, SOS, and trip sharing
Mobile-first UX for high mobile usage and variable connectivity

Team highlights

Our team is built around professionalism—drivers on the road and support staff behind the scenes.

Professional drivers

Verified identities, route knowledge across Dire Dawa, and courteous service standards.

Support & dispatch

Fast issue resolution, lost item support, and emergency response coordination.

Training & standards

Cleanliness checks, defensive driving refreshers, and rider-first service training.

Impact by the numbers

These are example stats for the demo website—replace with real company metrics anytime.

Rides completed: 1.2M+
Cities served: 6+
Customer satisfaction: 4.8 / 5
Verified drivers: 4,500+

Safety commitments

We build safety into the product and operations—from verified drivers to emergency support. (Certifications shown are placeholders.)

Driver verification and periodic check-ins
Trip sharing with trusted contacts
Emergency hotline and in-app SOS workflow
Vehicle cleanliness and safety inspection checklists

Certifications (placeholders)

Safety standard

Lift SafeRide v1

Operational protocols and incident response.

Driver program

Verified Pro

ID checks + service training.

Emergency readiness

SOS & Support 24/7

Clear escalation path and fast response support.

Emergency contact

If you ever feel unsafe, use SOS in the app or call:

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