Ride-hailing drivers operating on major digital platforms have threatened a nationwide shutdown over what they describe as unfair commission rates and rising operational costs.
Drivers across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities say platform commissions, combined with fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, and inflation, have significantly reduced earnings. Some drivers claim they now work longer hours for less income.
Driver associations say repeated appeals to ride-hailing companies have produced little change, prompting plans for coordinated protests and service suspension. Passengers have expressed concern that a shutdown could worsen already strained urban transportation systems.
In response, some ride-hailing companies said they are engaging drivers and reviewing policies, while emphasizing the need to balance sustainability for both drivers and platforms.
Labour analysts warn that unresolved disputes could escalate, highlighting broader concerns around gig economy regulation in Nigeria.
