App drivers in Lagos have quit working with inDrive because of safety worries and unfair pay. The drivers' union AUATON made this decision Wednesday, as shared by their spokesperson Steven Iwindoye. The group says that inDrive lets anyone book rides without proper checks, making it easy for criminals to target drivers. Some attackers have even killed drivers after setting them up through the app.
Money issues also pushed drivers away from the platform. The app lets passengers suggest what they want to pay, which often ends up way below what drivers need. With gas prices climbing and cars needing repairs, many drivers can't make enough cash when passengers cut fares by half. AUATON wants inDrive to fix several problems before drivers return to the service.
The union demands better safety through real identity checks for both riders and drivers. They need prices that actually cover the true cost of giving rides around Lagos. Drivers want help when they face problems on the road or with customers. They also expect the company to treat them fairly as valued workers, not just disposable parts of the system.
All AUATON members must reject inDrive requests until these changes happen. Mr. Iwindoye called for government agencies to step in and force inDrive to operate safely. He reminded the company that their business exists only because drivers show up every day. "Without us, there is no inDrive. We will not return until our safety, dignity, and well-being are guaranteed," he stated clearly.
Money issues also pushed drivers away from the platform. The app lets passengers suggest what they want to pay, which often ends up way below what drivers need. With gas prices climbing and cars needing repairs, many drivers can't make enough cash when passengers cut fares by half. AUATON wants inDrive to fix several problems before drivers return to the service.
The union demands better safety through real identity checks for both riders and drivers. They need prices that actually cover the true cost of giving rides around Lagos. Drivers want help when they face problems on the road or with customers. They also expect the company to treat them fairly as valued workers, not just disposable parts of the system.
All AUATON members must reject inDrive requests until these changes happen. Mr. Iwindoye called for government agencies to step in and force inDrive to operate safely. He reminded the company that their business exists only because drivers show up every day. "Without us, there is no inDrive. We will not return until our safety, dignity, and well-being are guaranteed," he stated clearly.
