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By Florence Onuegbu<\/p>\n
Lagos<\/p>\n
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber\u2019s sudden exit from Nigeria, describing it as unprofessional.<\/p>\n
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AUATON National Spokesperson, Mr Jossy Adaraniwon, alleged that Uber left Nigeria\u2019s ride-hailing market without prior notice to drivers.<\/p>\n
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In a statement on Wednesday, Adaraniwon described the development as irresponsible and a disregard for thousands of Nigerian drivers who built Uber\u2019s platform.<\/p>\n
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He alleged that Uber\u2019s exit resulted from what AUATON described as an exploitative business model that disregarded workers\u2019 rights and collective bargaining.<\/p>\n
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According to him, Bolt and InDrive subsequently adopted similar practices, contributing to a \u201crace-to-the-bottom\u201d in Nigeria\u2019s ride-hailing sector.<\/p>\n
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Adaraniwon said the situation had led to longer waiting times, lower driver earnings and fewer active drivers due to poor working conditions.<\/p>\n
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He warned Bolt and InDrive against exploiting drivers, urging both platforms to establish genuine collective bargaining mechanisms with AUATON.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIf you continue to operate without creating a genuine atmosphere for collective bargaining with AUATON, you will suffer the same fate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Adaraniwon said AUATON\u2019s position remained that the union should be recognised as the sole bargaining representative of app-based transporters.<\/p>\n
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He demanded fair pay, welfare packages, transparency, safety and decent working conditions in line with International Labour Organisation standards.<\/p>\n
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The spokesperson urged AUATON members nationwide not to be discouraged by Uber\u2019s exit, but to remain united and support platforms willing to sign collective agreements.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTo Bolt and InDrive: The door for dialogue is open. But time is running out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Adaraniwon also alleged that Uber played an anti-union and anti-worker role in Nigeria, including petitioning the Federal Ministry of Labour against the union\u2019s registration.<\/p>\n
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He further alleged that Uber sponsored individuals within AUATON to instigate internal crises and frustrate dialogue on drivers\u2019 welfare.<\/p>\n
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He said AUATON would not allow foreign platforms to operate in Nigeria, exploit Nigerian drivers and leave without accountability.<\/p>\n
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Uber on Wednesday announced its decision to cease its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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