Romat Transport Ltd, the Enugu-based car rental and towing service company, is considering expanding its operations to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in response to increasing customer inquiries from the region.
Since its launch in 2021, Romat Transport, a member of the Romat Group, has steadily built a presence across the South East, offering car rental services that cater to individuals and businesses alike. The company, which began operations following a feature in Business Day, has also diversified by adding towing van services aimed at assisting vehicle owners whose vehicles break down, ensuring they are relocated to safer locations.
Speaking on the potential expansion, the CEO of Romat Transport Ltd, Mr. Matthew Aroh, disclosed that the decision is driven by consistent requests from clients who want access to Romat’s fleet in the South-South city of Port Harcourt.
“We have been getting calls from Port Harcourt residents or visitors and corporate clients asking if our services are available in the city,” Aroh stated. “This is similar to what prompted our strategic entry into Lagos and Abuja through partnerships with local operators.”
While no definite timeline has been announced, industry observers say Romat’s move could intensify competition in the Port Harcourt car rental market, which continues to grow alongside the city’s status as an oil and gas hub.
Transportation analysts suggest that expanding into Port Harcourt may strengthen Romat Transport’s national footprint, particularly as the company positions itself in Nigeria’s urban mobility and logistics space.
Founded in Enugu, Romat Transport currently operates a diverse fleet of vehicles and has carved out a niche within the South East. Whether the company will pursue direct expansion or form partnerships in Port Harcourt, similar to its approach in Lagos and Abuja, remains to be seen.
For now, customers in Port Harcourt may need to wait a little longer, but the signals from Romat suggest that entry into the Rivers State market is no longer a question of if, but when.
