Uber and Bolt e-cab drivers in Lagos will embark on strike on Monday following the refusal of companies to increase fares.
The e-cab operators, under the aegis of Professional E-hailing Drivers and Private Owners Association, disclosed this in Lagos on Saturday.
The e-cab operators are also pressing for adequate welfare package for drivers and compensation to families of those who lost their lives or are permanently disabled.
National President of association, Idris Shonuga, said at a press conference in Lagos, there was the need for immediate upward review of e-cab fares to reflect the current economic reality in the country.
Shonuga said over 95 per cent of e-hailing transactions are consummated through Uber and Bolt platforms.
He said the companies had refused an upward review its pricing despite increases in the price of fuel, vehicles spare parts, and essential commodities in the country.
“In a quest to work and harmoniously at resolving some issues, the association wrote several letters to the companies which were not attended to, showing nonchalant attitude towards our plight,” Shonuga said.
“Your companies have failed, refused and neglected to honour our request for a meeting to discuss issues beneficial to all e-hailing drivers in Nigeria.
“And to fashion a harmonious relationship that will benefit, dignify and improve the standard of living of e-hailing drivers, private car owners and the general standard of e-hailing business in the country.
“Instead of fixing a new and reasonable fare in line with inflation, the companies have recklessly continued to maintain the low fare, thereby, impoverishing hard working young Nigerians who are diligently and lawfully trying to make a decent living.”