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Lagos e-hailing drivers suspend strike, union urges drivers to uninstall inDrive
AUATON's Lagos State Council announced on Oct. 15 that the four-day e-hailing drivers' strike that began Oct. 12 is over, calling it a success; the union accused inDrive of refusing dialogue and urged drivers to uninstall its app in favour of emerging platforms such as MyKaab, Randbax and SimpliRide.
Why it matters
Ride-hailing services in Nigeria's commercial capital are returning to normal. Jaiyesimi Azeez, chairman of the Lagos State Council of AUATON (the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria), announced on Oct. 15 that the industrial action was "officially called off, effective immediately," thanking drivers for their solidarity — while turning on inDrive, accusing the platform of refusing meaningful dialogue during the four-day shutdown and urging drivers to remove its app from their phones.
How the strike unfolded
The strike began Oct. 12 with demands including a fare review, a commission ceiling of 10% (Bolt currently charges 20%), transparent breakdowns of fares and deductions, improved welfare and protection against arbitrary deactivation. AUATON is affiliated with the Nigeria Labour Congress. During the action, Bolt proposed a roundtable with the union and driver representatives, while inDrive reportedly never contacted the union.
What comes next
The union told drivers to resume normal activities but remain alert, and advised them to scrutinise any platform's terms — commission rates, fare-setting, payments, safety and driver support — before signing up; it named MyKaab, Randbax and SimpliRide as emerging alternatives. The union stressed that "the struggle does not end because the shutdown has ended," vowing to keep pushing for fair earnings, transparent operations and better working conditions.
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