- Lagos Issues Safety Directives to Uber, Bolt, and Other E-Hailing Firms
- Warned that any vehicle found unfit for service would be barred
- Says all drivers must be certified by the Lagos State Drivers
The Lagos State Government has directed a full inspection of all vehicles operating under licensed e-hailing platforms in the state, citing safety concerns and poor service delivery.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement on Sunday titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for E-Hailing Operators,” Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the initiative aims to improve safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance across the sector.
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He noted that the ministry had observed the poor condition of some vehicles used by licensed e-hailing drivers in Lagos, making it necessary to conduct a comprehensive audit.
He warned that any vehicle found unfit for service would be barred from operating on Lagos roads.
Osiyemi also expressed concern over the inadequate databases maintained by some operators, which he said hinder the tracking of crimes committed through their services.
Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olawale Musa, stressed that the use of vehicles not registered with the state will no longer be tolerated, describing such practices as significant security risks.
He added that all drivers must be certified by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute and advised residents to avoid offline bookings for safety and accountability.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Transportation in Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by representatives of Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico, InDrive, Folti Tech, and EDryv, who shared updates on safety features such as panic buttons and enhanced driver verification systems.
