Lagos Assembly Strikes! Uber, Bolt Ordered To Submit Contracts, Reveal Driver Payments

The Lagos State House of Assembly has issued a series of directives to leading ride-hailing platforms—Uber, Bolt, InDrive, Rida, and LagRide—following widespread complaints from drivers alleging exploitative practices within the sector.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

These directives emerged during a public hearing convened by the Assembly’s Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Public Petitions. The hearing was prompted by a petition from the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), which accused the companies of regulatory violations, neglect of workers’ rights, and corporate irresponsibility.

In a statement released on Thursday by Mr. Azeez Jaiyesimi, Chairman of AUATON in Lagos, the Assembly demanded a comprehensive audit of driver earnings, deductions, and commission structures. Lawmakers also called for a detailed explanation regarding the deactivation of drivers—allegedly done arbitrarily and without due process.

The Assembly further instructed the ride-hailing operators to submit their operational policies and terms of engagement to support a broader review aimed at reforming the regulatory framework for app-based transport services in the state.

“This hearing delivered a powerful message: the days of silence, exploitation, and unchecked corporate practices in the ride-hailing industry are numbered,” Jaiyesimi said.

He emphasized that the issue goes beyond labour disputes, describing it as a battle against “digital colonialism and modern-day exploitation disguised as innovation.”

The union also highlighted several key concerns, including weak safety protocols, poor rider identity verification, excessive commission charges, and the absence of critical welfare measures such as health insurance and compensation for accidents or fatalities.

Among its core demands, AUATON is advocating for lower commission rates, structured welfare contributions, and accessible healthcare for drivers across all platforms.

Jaiyesimi expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), especially its Lagos Chairperson, Mrs. Funmi Sessi, whose involvement at the hearing amplified the voices of the affected drivers.

“The movement has begun. We refuse to be silenced. We will continue to organize, mobilize, and demand justice until every app-based transport worker in Nigeria is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect,” Jaiyesimi declared.