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Lagos Drivers Threaten Ride-Hailing Shutdown
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- Fri, Oct 9LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Moove Shuts Nigeria Operations, Transfers ₦35 Billion in Vehicles to Drivers
Moove has shut down its Nigeria operations after six years, transferring full ownership of vehicles worth approximately ₦35 billion to its current drivers. The exit follows Uber's earlier withdrawal from the market and comes weeks after Lagos ride-hail drivers threatened a work stoppage. Nigeria's drivers' union has endorsed the vehicle ownership transfer, with commentary framing the move as a potential asset-transfer model for the broader African mobility sector.
- Wed, Oct 7Unverified — not yet reviewed
Lagos Ride-Hail Drivers Seek Remittance Relief Ahead of October 12 Shutdown Threat
App-based drivers in Lagos are seeking remittance relief from platforms including Moove and LagRide ahead of a threatened October 12 work stoppage, exposing structural financing and regulatory pressure on Nigeria's ride-hailing sector. The standoff follows reporting on 6 October that first flagged the imminent shutdown risk.
- Tue, Oct 6Unverified — not yet reviewed
Lagos App-Based Drivers Seek Remittance Relief Ahead of October 12 Shutdown Threat
App-based drivers in Lagos are seeking remittance concessions from platforms including Moove and LagRide ahead of a threatened October 12 shutdown. The standoff exposes regulatory and labour pressure on Nigeria's ride-hailing sector.