Lagos E-Hailing Drivers Strike for Better Fares and Welfare
E-hailing drivers in Lagos State have entered the third day of an indefinite strike, initiated on Monday by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON). The drivers are demanding a review of fare structures, commissions, and deductions, alongside improved welfare.
AUATON, affiliated with the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated that the strike was prompted by ongoing concerns regarding operational policies, drivers' welfare, safety, security, and business sustainability. Driver Tosin Akindele emphasized the financial struggles faced by drivers, while another driver, Sulaimon, expressed hope that the strike would attract attention to their plight.
AUATON's Lagos State Chairman, Jaiyesimi Olalabi Azeez, noted that previous efforts to resolve these issues had failed. The union plans to monitor compliance with the strike and has warned that drivers violating the strike directives will face internal sanctions.
AUATON has encouraged fleet owners and drivers to engage constructively during the strike.
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