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Home ยป Uber, Bolt Drivers Cry Out: ‘We Bear the Burden While Others Profit’

Uber, Bolt Drivers Cry Out: ‘We Bear the Burden While Others Profit’

โ€ฆDemand National Regulation

Joan Aimuengheuwa by Joan Aimuengheuwa
January 13, 2025
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The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has called on the Federal Government to establish a national framework for regulating e-hailing services across the country.ย 

Kolawole Aina, AUATON’s South-West vice president, stressed the need for a unified regulatory system that benefits all stakeholders in the industry.

Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Aina noted the challenges faced by drivers using platforms such as Uber, Bolt, and Indrive, explaining that state-level regulations in many parts of Nigeria have been unfavourable to drivers.ย 

Out of the 26 states where e-hailing drivers operate, only 15 to 17 have regulatory frameworks, Aina said. This often prioritises state revenue and app companiesโ€™ interests over driversโ€™ welfare.

Aina further spoke on the importance of creating a regulatory structure that involves all stakeholders, including government agencies, app companies, drivers, and passengers. He criticised the current system, which places financial and operational burdens disproportionately on drivers and riders.

โ€œDrivers are left to bear the burden of multiple taxes and operational challenges while the states and app companies benefit,โ€ he said. Aina added that a federal framework would harmonise policies and promote fairness across the industry.

The AUATON Vice President further explained that a national regulatory framework could enhance security by introducing passenger profiling, similar to the profiling already done for drivers. This, he said, would help curb the kidnapping of e-hailing drivers and ensure safer operations. โ€œJust as drivers are profiled, passengers should also undergo similar checks. This would significantly reduce the risks faced by drivers,โ€ he suggested.

On taxation, Aina decried the heavy levies enforced on drivers by multiple authorities, calling for a streamlined system to ease their financial burden. โ€œWe are taxpayers and contribute to the economy, yet our voices are often ignored. A collaborative relationship between the government, app companies, and drivers is essential for seamless operations,โ€ he said.

Aina revealed that AUATON has been advocating for this national framework for years and hosted a conference in 2024 to push for its implementation. Plans are ongoing for another conference in 2025, aimed at bringing together stakeholders to deliberate on solutions.

The union leader also appealed for improved collaboration between app companies, governments, and drivers to ensure seamless business operations. โ€œWe need a system where all parties work together for mutual benefit. Drivers, as taxpayers, deserve to have their voices heard,โ€ Aina said.

AUATON, established in 2023, represents e-hailing drivers, food and courier delivery riders, and other app-based transport workers. The union was officially recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment after years of advocacy to address the concerns of app-based workers.

The union continues to push for policies that prioritise fairness, security, and economic benefits for all stakeholders in Nigeriaโ€™s e-hailing industry.

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