Ride-hailing drivers operating on platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive and Lagride have commenced a three-day strike in Lagos over what they described as poor working conditions and unsustainable fares.
The industrial action was announced by the Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) during a press briefing on Sunday.
Public Relations Officer of the union, Steven Iwindoye, said the strike followed prolonged complaints from drivers about economic pressures affecting app-based transport workers across the state.
According to him, drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms are grappling with rising operational costs, including higher fuel prices, vehicle maintenance expenses, inflation and increasing living costs.
He said fare structures set by ride-hailing companies have not been adjusted to reflect the current economic realities.
“Drivers operating on these platforms face rising operational costs, including high fuel prices, vehicle maintenance, inflation, and daily living expenses. Unfortunately, fare structures and policies of these companies have not been adjusted to reflect these economic realities,” Iwindoye said.
The union said thousands of drivers now struggle to earn a sustainable income despite working long hours.
During the strike, drivers across Lagos are expected to log off from all ride-hailing platforms in a bid to press for reforms in the sector.
Iwindoye said the protest is intended to demand fair treatment, improved safety protections and economic sustainability for drivers rather than disrupt transportation for commuters.
The union had earlier raised concerns about unsustainable fares on the Bolt platform, noting that after deductions such as platform commissions and operational costs, many drivers are left with minimal earnings.
