Frequently asked
Specifications vary by unit and by client requirement. Ask our dispatch desk for the exact protection level and supporting documentation for the specific vehicle before booking.
Yes. Coaster and Hiace rentals are dispatched with a driver specifically briefed on your route. Self-drive is not offered on the Coaster or Hiace; it is available only on the Toyota Sienna.
More than a standard rental — armoured Coaster units are a limited part of the fleet, so book as early as possible, especially for airport, convoy or event dates.
The armoured Coaster seats 30 to 33 passengers, which suits full delegations and large groups.
Yes. See our page on armoured Coaster rental for diplomatic and embassy convoys, and tell us your route and timings.
Tell us how many vehicles you need and the route, and we confirm what we can dispatch.
Yes. We run armoured Coaster trips to Cotonou and Ghana, and intercity trips are quoted per route.
Fleet-06 · Security · 30–33 Seats
A full-size Toyota Coaster fitted with ballistic-rated reinforcement, dispatched with a specially briefed driver — for large VIP delegations, secure convoy movements and high-profile events where a hardened, higher-capacity vehicle is required. Ask us for the vehicle's specific protection rating and documentation before booking.
Need an armoured car or SUV rather than a bus? See our bulletproof armoured vehicle rental in Lagos.
Quick Answer
A full-size Toyota Coaster fitted with ballistic-rated reinforcement, dispatched with a specially briefed driver — for large VIP delegations, secure convoy movements and high-profile events where a hardened, higher-capacity vehicle is required. Ask us for the vehicle's specific protection rating and documentation before booking.
What it's used for
Booked when a client needs the higher capacity of a Coaster combined with a hardened vehicle — typically large VIP delegations, diplomatic convoys or event security where more than a handful of passengers need to travel together, protected.
Moving a full group of executives or dignitaries together.
Embassy and government-linked group movement.
Hardened-vehicle group pickups from Murtala Muhammed.
Bulk guest movement for high-risk or high-profile events.
Standing armoured-transport arrangements for larger teams.
Longer routes where a hardened, higher-capacity vehicle is required.
Choosing the right vehicle
The armoured Coaster seats 30 to 33 passengers and is the answer when a full delegation, a large team or an event party needs to travel together in one hardened vehicle. Keeping a group in one vehicle makes the movement simpler to plan and to manage.
For smaller teams, the armoured Toyota Hiace seats 14 to 18 and is easier to place in city traffic. For a plain non-armoured Coaster, see Coaster bus rental in Lagos.
How it works
Route, date, pickup point and number of passengers, plus why you need a hardened vehicle.
Dispatch confirms which vehicle is available and sends its protection level and documentation.
The driver is briefed on your route and timings before the day.
The vehicle arrives at the agreed point. For longer contracts we review the arrangement with you.
Planning a larger movement
A full-size bus needs more planning than a car. Agree the boarding and drop-off points in advance and confirm that each location has room for a Coaster to enter and leave.
Send a final passenger list and timings ahead of the day, so the driver and dispatch know the exact plan. For multi-vehicle movements, tell us how many vehicles you need.
For embassy and official movements, see armoured Coaster rental for diplomatic and embassy convoys.
Before you book
Ask for the protection level in writing. Specifications vary by unit, so request the exact level and supporting documentation for the vehicle you will actually get.
Ask for photos of the specific unit. The photos on this page show the standard Coaster platform, so confirm what the dispatched vehicle looks like.
Decide how long you need it. Daily, weekly and monthly terms are available, and every term includes a driver. See when you need an armoured vehicle in Lagos for help deciding.
Beyond Lagos
For international travel, see Armoured Coaster: Lagos to Cotonou and Armoured Coaster: Lagos to Ghana. Cross-border and intercity trips are priced against the route and duration.
Rental terms
Every Coaster and Hiace term includes a driver — self-drive is not offered on the Coaster or Hiace (it is available only on the Toyota Sienna).
Events, meetings, airport runs and one-off group trips.
Conferences, tours and multi-day corporate projects.
Staff transportation and long-term dedicated use.
Multi-day trips priced against route and duration.
Coverage
Gallery
Photos below show the standard Toyota Coaster platform. Ask our dispatch desk for photos and documentation of the specific armoured unit before booking.
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