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.

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.

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.

Lagos Startup Week Partners: Flutterwave, Paystack, PressOne, inDrive, Aurora Tech Award, Others Join Lagos Startup Week 2024

The annual event, a cornerstone for entrepreneurs and innovators in Nigeria and beyond, promises to be more impactful than ever with the support of its esteemed partners.

inDrive avoids ban in Nigeria’s capital, secures licence

inDrive started offering rides in Abuja in March 2023 and quickly became popular, with users averaging 212 rides each in the first few months.