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Drivers in Lagos have started a three-day strike over poor working conditions and low fares, the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUABTN), Lagos State chapter, announced on Sunday.
Union Public Relations Officer Steven Iwindoye said drivers on platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride face rising operational costs such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, inflation, and daily living expenses.
“Drivers operating on platforms such as Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride face rising operational costs, including high fuel prices, vehicle maintenance, inflation, and daily living expenses,” Iwindoye said.
“Unfortunately, fare structures and policies of these companies have not been adjusted to reflect these economic realities. Thousands of drivers now struggle to earn a sustainable income despite working long hours.”
During the strike, drivers will log off all ride-hailing apps in Lagos, according to Iwindoye.
“During the strike, drivers across Lagos will log off from all ride-hailing platforms, including Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride.”
He called the action a measure to demand urgent reforms, not to punish commuters.
“This action is not intended to punish commuters but to seek fair treatment, economic sustainability, and safety protections for drivers who provide essential transportation services,” he noted.
The union has presented 10 key demands, including immediate fare reviews, reduced commission rates, a regulated minimum base fare, improved rider verification, emergency panic buttons, rapid response mechanisms for security threats, and comprehensive insurance coverage for drivers while on duty.
Iwindoye said the union will review responses from ride-hailing companies and government authorities at the end of the strike to decide whether to suspend or extend it.
“The union remains open to dialogue,” he said, apologising for any inconvenience and urging authorities and businesses to get in touch with driver representatives immediately.
