Lagos Govt Meets With Uber, Taxify Operators, Rolls Out New Directives

The Lagos State Government on Friday has met and reached an agreement with the major cab-hailing operators in the state, Brandnewsday confirms.

The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu chaired the meeting which was held at the Lagos House in Marina.

Speaking on the meeting outcome, Sanwo-Olu’s Special Assistant on Media, Jubril Gawat, eight key resolutions were agreed by all parties.

Gawat made this known through the popular micro-blogging platform, Twitter, stating the outcome of the meeting by the government and the E-haling operators.

Uber/Taxify: Lagos State

Therefore, some of the agreement in the meeting include comprehensive insurance cover for drivers and passengers, reduction on operational licensing fees by 20%, amongst others.

He wrote: “Today, The Lagos State Govt had a meeting with the E-Hailing Ride Stakeholders which was chaired by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu at the Lagos House, Marina.

“The following resolutions were made which were agreed by All Parties: @Boltapp_ng @UberNigeria.

“1. There Must be comprehensive insurance cover which will cover drivers and passengers.

“2. A REDUCTION of 20% on the Operational Licensing Fees.

“3. A FLAT Fee of N20 to be known as Road Improvement Fund which will be levied on each ride/trip.

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“4. A 90-Day Compliance with the documentation for the drivers – There will be a one-stop-shop for all the documentation (especially LASSRA Card- Lagos State Resident Registration Agency.

“5. E-Hailing companies to work with various bodies in the business for a good relationship.

“6. There MUST be due diligence and background checks on all drivers.

“7. Riders should desist from offline trips and transactions.

“8. E-Hailing Firms must make the necessary data available to the Government.

“CLARIFICATION: The idea of E-Hailing companies using a car of “3 years” and below is FAKE NEWS. It is for what we call ‘Corporate Cabs’. This has nothing to do with the E Hailing business.”