Drivers of LagRide, a government-backed ride-hailing platform, have resolved to stage a protest following a threat by the operators to involve the Lagos State Task Force in arresting them over alleged misconduct.


LagRide, which was previously a partnership between the Lagos State government and Zenolynk Technology Ltd - the original developer of the platform’s app - is now controlled by CIG Motors Co. Ltd, a Chinese state-owned automaker of GAC Motors.


CIG Motors recently took over the management of the ride-hailing company after the partnership between the Lagos Government and Zenolynk Technology Ltd ended earlier in March.


Following Zenolynk Technology’s exit, CIG Motors launched a new app for drivers as the old developer reportedly shut it down.


However, barely a month after the Chinese company assumed operational management of LAGRIDE, the company faced a looming crisis.


The crisis genesis


In a notice shared with Vanguard, LagRide management accused the drivers of discouraging riders from hailing via the LagRide app and promoting alternative ride-hailing services such as InDrive and Bolt at the expense of their platform.


In the notice sent to the drivers on Tuesday, March 11, the management alleged that drivers are refusing trips without valid justification and that they collect cash payments instead of using the platform.
The management maintained that the driver’s conduct violated the company policies and constituted sabotage.



To ensure compliance, the LagRide management vowed to engage officials of the Lagos State Task Force and the regulators to monitor and arrest erring drivers.


“Non-compliant captains (drivers) will face strict disciplinary measures including possible arrest, impoundment of vehicles and legal actions,” the notice read.



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