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The Lagos State Government has mandated a thorough inspection of all vehicles used by licensed e-hailing services in the region, citing safety concerns and inadequate service quality.
In a statement released on Sunday titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for E-Hailing Operators,” the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, indicated that this initiative aims to enhance safety, improve service standards, and ensure regulatory adherence throughout the industry.
He noted that the ministry had noticed “the poor condition of certain vehicles operated by drivers under licensed e-hailing platforms within the state, necessitating a full audit of all vehicles in operation,” warning that “vehicles deemed unfit will not be permitted to operate on Lagos roads.”
Osiyemi also expressed worries about the insufficient databases maintained by some operators, stating that this hampers the ability to track crimes committed through their services.
The ministry's Permanent Secretary, Olawale Musa, asserted that using vehicles not registered with the state “will no longer be accepted,” emphasizing that such actions “present significant security risks.”
He also mentioned that all drivers must be accredited through the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute and encouraged residents to refrain from offline bookings to ensure safety and accountability.
The meeting held at the Ministry of Transportation in Alausa, Ikeja, included representatives from Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico, InDrive, Folti Tech, and EDryv, who discussed safety enhancements like panic buttons and improved driver verification systems.
