E-hailing drivers in Lagos State have threatened to stage a protest over an alleged 50% fare cut by the ride-hailing company, Bolt.
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The drivers, under the auspices of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, lamented that the reduction in earnings had severe negative impacts on all Auaton members, who are already struggling to make ends meet.
The union urged drivers to participate in the demonstration in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Steven Iwindoye, on Monday.
“The Auaton Lagos State Chapter strongly condemns the recent 50% price slash imposed by Bolt, a ride-hailing company, on its drivers. This drastic reduction in earnings has severe negative impacts on all Auaton members, who are already struggling to make ends meet.
“The constant price slashes and unfair treatment of drivers by ride-hailing companies like Bolt, Uber, Indrive, and Rida have led to a breaking point. The only solution is for drivers to come together and take a stand.
“We call on all drivers, regardless of union affiliation, to participate in the upcoming protest. We cannot afford to have drivers undermining the effort by continuing to work and accept the unfair conditions. The protest’s success relies on the unity and solidarity of all drivers.”
While it decried the lack of unified interest during similar demonstrations, the union described the protest as an opportunity for the drivers to set aside their differences and work towards a common goal.
It also urged the drivers to stand together and use their collective power to bring about change once the protest day is announced.
“While we await the announcement of the protest date, drivers can take action by expressing their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs. Writing to Bolt and registering our displeasure with the 50% price slash is a crucial step. This will demonstrate our collective dissatisfaction and prepare the ground for the upcoming protest.
“When the protest date is announced, we must stand together and use our collective power to bring change. This may require drivers to take bold action and assert their rights. By doing so, we can create a better future for ourselves and the entire ride-hailing industry.
“We urge all Auaton members and drivers to unite and demand fair treatment from ride-hailing companies. Together, we can bring about the change we deserve,” the statement added.
An email sent to Bolt had yet to be replied to as of the time this report was filed.
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