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The Lagos State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App‑based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) called off its four‑day strike on Thursday, saying the industrial action was successful. The union criticised ride‑hailing platform inDrive for not engaging during the shutdown and urged drivers to switch to local apps.
Ride‑hailing operators in Lagos staged a street protest demanding higher fares, saying rising fuel and maintenance expenses are eroding their earnings. Drivers claim they are earning far less than the cost of operating their vehicles.
Drivers in Lagos began an open‑ended strike on 12 October under the Amalgamated Union of App‑based Transporters of Nigeria, prompting fewer available rides and longer waits on Bolt and inDrive. Passengers report waiting up to 20 minutes and higher fares as the protest continues.