Ex-Uber Drivers Face Earnings Decline After Uber's Exit

Following Uber's exit from Nigeria on September 2, 2026, former drivers have shifted to other ride-hailing platforms such as Bolt and inDrive, but are facing decreased earnings. Prince Seun, a former Uber driver, reported earning N70,000 daily on Uber with a 38 percent commission, while now earning about N50,000 daily on Bolt with a 25 percent commission.

However, his net earnings have dropped from N43,400 on Uber to N37,500 on Bolt, indicating that lower commissions do not compensate for declining fares. Jaiyesimi Azeez, Lagos State chairman of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), provided a breakdown of expenses for drivers, showing that a driver earning N60,000 in gross fares could incur total daily expenses of N59,200, leaving only N800.

Azeez noted that approximately 90 percent of e-hailing drivers do not own their vehicles, complicating their financial situation further. The overall experience of former Uber drivers highlights the ongoing financial challenges in the ride-hailing sector.