The Lagos State Assembly has made a decision to require transparency in payments from companies like Uber and Bolt. This comes in light of public hearings initiated by driver unions.
Outcomes of Public Hearing
During the hearings held on June 17, 2025, the Lagos Assembly demanded Uber, Bolt, and inDrive ensure transparent payment practices for drivers. The companies were also told to provide clear explanations whenever drivers are blocked or deactivated from the platforms.
Issues in the Taxi Industry
The petition submitted by the Lagos State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) raised concerns over labor rights violations and regulatory non-compliance. Allegations included systemic exploitation and lack of transparency in payments.
Reactions from Driver Representatives
AUATON Chairman, Comrade Jaiyesimi Azeez, stated that the public hearing was a 'loud call to end digital colonialism in the transportation sector.' He remarked that it revealed 'policies that have trapped thousands of hardworking Lagosians.'
The public hearing organized by the Lagos Assembly marks a significant step towards improving labor conditions for drivers in the taxi sector. It is anticipated that scrutiny of these issues will lead to changes in legislation and corporate practices.
