Drivers operating under LagRide, the Lagos State government-backed ride-hailing platform, have issued a threat to suspend services following warnings from platform operators about involving the Lagos State Task Force to arrest drivers accused of misconduct.
According to Mr. Steven Iwindoye, Public Relations Officer of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), the standoff escalated after LagRide management accused some drivers of discouraging passengers from using the official app and instead promoting rival platforms like InDrive and Bolt.
In a notice issued to drivers, management also alleged violations including unjustified trip refusals and accepting cash payments—actions that directly violate LagRide’s digital payment policy.
The union has described the crackdown as heavy-handed and is calling for dialogue, warning that a boycott could paralyze services across Lagos if concerns remain unaddressed.