Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Launch 3-Day Warning Strike

Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos and Ogun states, operating on platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive and Lagride, launched a three-day warning strike on Monday to protest rising operational costs and stagnant fares that have eroded their earnings.

The action, organized by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria's Lagos State Chapter, began on March 16, 2026, and is set to continue through March 18. Thousands of drivers logged off their apps, limiting ride availability and prompting longer wait times for commuters who depend on these services for daily travel. Officials from the union described the strike as a peaceful effort to pressure ride-hailing companies into addressing longstanding grievances, emphasizing that it targets the platforms rather than passengers.

Union spokesman Steven Iwindoye highlighted the economic pressures driving the protest. "Drivers operating on these platforms face rising operational costs, including high fuel prices, vehicle maintenance, inflation and daily living expenses," he said in a statement. "Unfortunately, fare structures and policies of these companies have not been adjusted to reflect these economic realities." Many...