Drivers Threaten to Switch to Local Apps if Demand for a 5% Commission from Uber, Bolt, and inDrive is Not Met

In Lagos, many drivers who work with popular ride-hailing apps like Uber, Bolt, and inDrive are unhappy. They say the companies take too much money from their earnings. Now, these drivers threaten to switch to local apps if the 5% commission demand is not met. They want the companies to reduce the commission they take from their fares to just 5 percent.

The drivers say they are tired of being treated unfairly. They say the current commission rates are too high and make it hard for them to earn a good living. The drivers threaten to leave foreign apps to local apps unless their demands are met. They want fair pay, safer working conditions, and respect for their rights. They also want to be part of decisions that affect their work, instead of just following orders from the app companies.

Comrade Steven Iwindoye, the Lagos spokesperson for the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), said the drivers are ready to make a big change. He said if the app companies do not agree to their demands, the drivers threaten to switch to local apps that will treat them better. He mentioned that there are already three local apps available, and the drivers are even working on creating their own app.

Drivers threaten to switch to local apps if 5% commission is not met

The drivers also recently held a protest on May 1st, which they called a success. More than 400 drivers joined the rally to show how serious they are about their demands. They want the government and the app companies to listen to them.

One local app called SimpliRide is already gaining attention. This app does not take a commission from drivers. Instead, drivers pay a small daily fee to use the app. SimpliRide says it was built with drivers’ needs in mind, and drivers have a say in how the app works. This makes it very different from Uber, Bolt, and inDrive.

The drivers threaten to switch to local apps if 5% commission is not met because they believe these local apps will treat them better and give them more control over their work. They want to stop what they call “modern-day slavery” by the big foreign app companies.

This situation shows how drivers are standing up for themselves. They want to be treated fairly and paid well. If the big apps do not listen, many drivers threaten to leave foreign apps to local apps. This could change the ride-hailing business in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria.

The Nigerian ride-hailing drivers threaten to switch to local apps if demand is not met because they want a fair 5% commission and better working conditions. If the big companies ignore them, the drivers say they will move to local apps that respect their rights and help them earn a better living. This new resistance from drivers could change the future of ride-hailing in Nigeria.

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