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The global automotive industry is rapidly shifting toward electric vehicles (EVs) as countries seek to reduce carbon emissions and meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Lagride, the Lagos State–backed e-hailing service, said it is targeting at least 70% of the Lagos e-hailing market as it expands its fleet with 100 new electric vehicles (EVs).
The Lagos State Government has mandated all licensed e-hailing operators, including Uber, Bolt, Lagride, and InDrive, to ensure their drivers present their vehicles for inspection as part of a comprehensive audit aimed at improving safety standards, service quality, and regulatory compliance in the sector.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned five major ride-hailing companies, Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide, to appear for a public hearing following a petition by drivers accusing the platforms of unsafe practices, unfair pricing, and suppression of labour rights.
LagRide drivers under the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos Chapter, have expressed frustration over the continued operational failures of the LagRide platform and failure to honour key commitments made to drivers under the Lagos e-hailing transport initiative.
In Lagos’ e-hailing market, where drivers faced rising fuel costs and stiff competition, experiences like Eminiic’s revealed how those behind the wheel adapted to an ever-changing landscape.
The Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, oversaw the signing of a new joint venture partnership between the state-owned corporation IBILE Holdings Limited and CIG Motors Company Limited.
With a fleet of over a thousand vehicles to optimize the transit experiences of Lagos residents, Lagos Ride also presents the opportunity to earn a living as a driver.
Ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria have asked app-based transport companies including Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Indriver, and others to urgently review their prices upward by 200% and set minimum trip fares at N2,000.
Bolt customers have been groaning over the astronomical increase in ride charges on the platform due to soaring fuel costs.
One of the advantages of the Lagos Ride app over other e-hailing platforms is the ride-sharing feature, which automatically helps users share costs.