The real cost of commuting in Lagos —and why public transport might still be your best bet

Cowrywise crunches the numbers on Bolt, danfo and personal cars to show what Lagosians actually pay to commute.

Ride-hailing drivers seek 5% commission in petition against Uber, Bolt, InDrive and Lagride

Lagos drivers demand a 5% commission cap from Uber, Bolt, and others, seeking insurance and welfare reforms amid Nigeria’s worsening gig economy crisis.

Lagos state summons Uber, Bolt, others over alleged unfair practices in ride-hailing sector

Lagos State Government has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, and others to a public hearing following a petition by AUATON over insecurity, unfair labour practices, and regulatory violations.

Nigerian ride-hailing drivers take welfare fight to lawmakers

Drivers suffering under the weight of macroeconomic conditions have continued to advocate for acceptable policies to survive the ride-hailing sector, enduring low patronage.

Lagos gets electric tricycle hailing via Bolt

Bolt has launched electric tricycles in Lagos, expanding its green mobility strategy in Nigeria with battery-powered “keke” to reduce emissions and fuel costs.

Local ride-hailing app SimpliRide launches in Nigeria with zero commission

Simpliride, a driver-led ride-hailing platform, has launched in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, offering a subscription-based alternative to Uber and Bolt. The initiative marks a major shift in Nigeria’s gig economy, empowering drivers with better pay and protections.

Bolt suspended in Tunisia over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion

Tunisian authorities have suspended Bolt over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion, freezing $3.8 million in accounts. The move raises concerns over ride-hailing regulations in North Africa as Bolt challenges the decision.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian ride-hailing drivers launch SimpliRide to challenge industry giants

Drivers believe an indigenous app will be more attuned to their specific needs.

EXCLUSIVE: InDrive introduces bank transfer feature for trip payments

This move positions InDrive as the first ride-hailing platform in Nigeria to adopt this approach. It also affirms bank transfers as the most acceptable mode of trip payment

Here’s how InDrive is thinking about combating offline rides

Soaring fuel costs have forced many drivers off the road, leaving the ride-hailing industry in a precarious position.

Nigerian Uber and Bolt drivers demand a greater cut of ride-hailing companies’ estimated ₦36 billion annual revenue

Nigerian drivers working for Uber and Bolt are demanding a reduction in commission rates, arguing that the current 25% cut is unsustainable given rising operational costs.

Uber and Bolt drivers deal with this one-year-old Nigerian Fintech startup signals driver autonomy

The move comes at a time when ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria are facing increasing challenges.