Uber Reports N6.1bn Driver Earnings Amid Lagos Strike

Uber Technologies Inc reported that its drivers in Nigeria earned a total of N6.1 billion annually, as highlighted in its 2023 economic impact report. This report does not reflect individual earnings, which vary based on trip completions and hours worked.

The announcement comes amid a strike by drivers in Lagos, which began on Monday and continued into Wednesday, affecting ride-hailing services including Uber, Bolt, and Indrive. The strike was initiated due to rising operational costs, low fare challenges, and poor working conditions, leading drivers to log off the app temporarily, thereby reducing ride availability across the city.

This situation underscores ongoing tensions in Lagos's rapidly growing ride-hailing sector. Uber emphasized that drivers are central to its operations and expressed commitment to engaging in constructive dialogue with them, signaling a preference for negotiation over confrontation regarding fare structures and operational practices in Lagos's ride-hailing market.