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Uber, Bolt drivers in Nigeria to stage May 1 strike demanding fair wages

Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in Lagos plan to stage a 24-hour strike on May 1, 2025, targeting major platforms like Uber, Bolt, Lagride, inDrive, and Rida in protest of low fares, high commissions, and poor working conditions.

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) announced the planned walkout on Tuesday, April 22, saying about 5,000 drivers will participate by logging off their apps and staying off the roads.

“Despite our efforts to engage in dialogue, these companies have consistently prioritised their profits over our well-being.

“They’ve ignored our pleas for fair compensation, safe working conditions, and respect for our rights as workers,” AUATON said in a statement.

Drivers say they are burdened with platform commissions of 25% to 30%, while earning as little as ₦1,200 for 10-kilometre trips.

These rates, they argue, are unsustainable amid Nigeria’s rising fuel costs following the removal of petrol subsidies in 2023.

Agitation for Nigeria's $273 million ride-hailing sector

Steven Iwindoye, the union’s public relations officer, said the protest is part of a broader push for reforms in the country’s $273 million ride-hailing market.

“This is not just about drivers being off the road for one day. It’s about building a united front to demand dignity and fairness for the people who keep the digital transport economy running,” he said.

The strike is scheduled for International Workers’ Day and mirrors similar gig economy protests in the U.S. and South Africa.

AUATON said it plans to establish a formal negotiation framework after the action, working with labour groups to ensure long-term change.

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