FAAN Bans Uber and Bolt at Lagos, Abuja Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has imposed a temporary ban on Uber and Bolt e-hailing platforms at Lagos and Abuja airports. This decision aims to streamline taxi operations at these major airports while discussions with the involved parties are ongoing.
Williams Ikem, a lawyer representing taxi operators at Lagos airport, stated that FAAN is reorganizing taxi activities to have better control and to define the services provided to air travelers. FAAN has specific vehicle requirements, mandating that taxis must not be older than 2012, which Uber and Bolt do not meet.
The authority seeks to establish agreements with these e-hailing services, but they have not complied, possibly due to their existing government registrations. Additionally, FAAN monitors airport taxis to maintain a tradition of service, ensuring that passengers can recover lost items left in vehicles, a practice not upheld by Uber and Bolt.
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