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- LagRide drivers are threatening to boycott services and protest over threats of arrest by the platform’s operators ¹.
- Drivers are accused of discouraging riders from using the LagRide app and promoting alternative services.
- LagRide management warned of strict disciplinary measures, including arrest and impoundment of vehicles.
- Drivers claim LagRide disabled the cash option in the app to force them to remit earnings weekly.
- Multiple levies imposed by CIG Motors, including insurance and communication charges, are not covered by the company .
The LagRide drivers’ boycott and protest come in response to the platform’s management threatening to involve the Lagos State Task Force in arresting drivers over alleged misconduct. The drivers are accused of discouraging riders from using the LagRide app and promoting alternative services such as InDrive and Bolt.
LagRide management has warned drivers that non-compliance will result in strict disciplinary measures, including possible arrest, impoundment of vehicles, and legal action. However, drivers claim that LagRide disabled the cash option in the app to force them to remit earnings weekly.
The drivers are also criticizing the multiple levies imposed by CIG Motors, including insurance, communication, dashcam, and phone charges, which are not covered by the company. The levies have added to the tensions between drivers and LagRide management.
The dispute has been ongoing since CIG Motors took over management of LagRide after the Lagos government’s partnership with Zenolynk ended in March. The drivers are demanding that app-related issues be addressed, and the dispute has resulted in a growing crisis for LagRide.
