E-hailing drivers in Lagos are voicing their dissatisfaction with major ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride, citing poor working conditions and high commission rates. Represented by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), drivers are demanding fair compensation, improved safety measures, reduced commission rates to 5%, and full recognition of their rights and welfare.
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Steven Iwindoye, AUATON's Public Relations Officer, emphasized that if these companies fail to address their concerns, drivers are prepared to transition to indigenous ride-hailing apps that are more attuned to their needs. He highlighted the development of a community-driven platform aimed at ending exploitation and ensuring better working conditions.
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The recent May Day celebrations saw a 24-hour operational shutdown by drivers, signaling a new phase of organized resistance within the app-based transport industry. AUATON has submitted a formal petition to the National Assembly and plans to engage with the Lagos State House of Assembly and other relevant authorities to press their demands.
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This movement underscores the growing discontent among e-hailing drivers in Lagos and the urgent need for ride-hailing companies to reevaluate their policies and practices to ensure fair and equitable treatment of their drivers.
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