Lagos E-Hailing Union Requests Payment Relief From Moove and LagRide Ahead of Planned Strike

Lagos e-hailing union asks vehicle financiers Moove and LagRide to grant temporary payment relief to drivers before the October 12 strike.

The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria has officially appealed to vehicle financing companies Moove Nigeria and LagRide to grant temporary payment reductions to e-hailing drivers across Lagos State.

The formal relief request was publicly issued on October 5, 2026, as union members prepare for a major nationwide app shutdown scheduled for October 12, 2026.

The union’s intervention comes ahead of a planned multi-day strike aimed at shutting down operations on major ride-hailing applications like Bolt and inDrive to protest high commission fees and low trip prices.

Drivers who acquired their cars through vehicle financing plans pay steep daily fees, known as remittances, directly to companies like Moove and LagRide to eventually own their vehicles.

Drivers on Moove currently pay up to 18,700 naira every day, while LagRide drivers face daily payments as high as one hundred thousand naira.

The union is asking these fleet management companies to temporarily lower daily payment demands during the strike period so drivers do not lose their cars while fighting for better working conditions.

Granting temporary payment relief to app drivers is critical because thousands of working men and women across Lagos are struggling to survive under rising fuel prices, high vehicle maintenance costs, and heavy app commissions.

When drivers take part in peaceful strikes to demand fair transport pricing, missing even one day of payments can lead to vehicle seizure, heavy money penalties, or contract cancellation by financing companies.

Temporary payment relief protects hardworking drivers from losing their cars and livelihoods while seeking fair treatment from big app platforms.

Explaining why the transport union is urging vehicle financing platforms to show understanding and work closely with affected drivers during the protest, official leadership at the drivers’ union emphasized the need to build a sustainable industry for everyone.

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Union representatives stated, “Our objective is not to disrupt businesses unnecessarily, but to advocate for conditions that support the long-term sustainability of drivers, fleet partners and the transportation ecosystem as a whole.”

Requesting formal cooperation and open communication from corporate vehicle managers while drivers fight for fair working conditions across the city, the union delivered a direct message to management teams at Moove Nigeria and LagRide.

Union leaders noted, “We respectfully request the understanding and cooperation of Moove Nigeria and LagRide regarding this notification and the temporary relief being sought on behalf of affected drivers.”

Driver associations are demanding lower commission rates capped at ten percent, fairer trip prices, and better safety protections.

As the October 12 strike date approaches, thousands of e-hailing drivers in Lagos are watching closely to see whether vehicle financing partners will grant temporary payment relief or enforce strict daily contracts.