Lagos Assembly Summons Uber, Bolt, Others Over Ride-Hailing Sector Crisis

 



The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned top ride-hailing platforms — Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide — to appear at a public hearing aimed at tackling rising concerns within the sector.

This development was confirmed by Mr. Azeez Jaiyesimi, Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), in a statement released by the union’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Steven Iwindoye, on Monday.

According to Jaiyesimi, the public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, following a formal petition submitted by the union to the Assembly.

“The hearing will focus on resolving ongoing unrest in the ride-hailing industry and aims to establish a framework for safer, fairer, and more responsible practices within Nigeria’s gig economy,” he said.

Union Alleges Exploitation and Negligence by Ride-Hailing Companies

The petition, titled:

“Public Petition Against Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide for Non-Compliance with the National Collective Agreement and Corporate Negligence Resulting in the Victimisation of App-Based Transport Workers in Nigeria,”

was filed by AUATON to highlight critical issues facing drivers in Lagos.

The union accused the platforms of systemic exploitation, poor driver welfare, and lack of compliance with national labor agreements.

Some of the key concerns raised include:

  • Driver profiling and poor passenger safety policies

  • Unilateral fare pricing without driver input

  • Inadequate welfare support for drivers

  • Unclear or unfair commission structures

  • Suppression of union activities and rights

What’s Next?

The outcome of the public hearing is expected to shape future regulations and improve working conditions for ride-hailing drivers in Lagos. Stakeholders, including government agencies, transport experts, and legal representatives, are expected to participate.

Stay tuned for updates on the hearing and the decisions that could reshape the ride-hailing landscape in Lagos and across Nigeria.

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