The Lagos State government on Friday met with the major
cab-hailing operators in the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu chaired the meeting which was
held at the Lagos House in Marina.
According to Sanwo-Olu’s Special Assistant on Media, Jubril
Gawat, eight key resolutions were agreed by all parties.
Some of them include comprehensive insurance cover for
drivers and passengers, reduction on operational licensing fees by 20%, amongst
others.
Gawat listed the outcome of the meeting via his Twitter
handle.
He wrote: “Today, The Lagos State Govt had a meeting with
the E-Hailing Ride Stakeholders which was chaired by the Governor of Lagos
State, Mr @jidesanwoolu at the Lagos House, Marina.
“The following resolutions were made which were agreed by
ALL Parties: @Boltapp_ng @UberNigeria.
“1. There Must be comprehensive insurance cover which will
cover drivers and passengers.
“2. A REDUCTION of 20% on the Operational Licensing Fees.
“3. A FLAT Fee of N20 to be known as Road Improvement Fund
which will be levied on each ride/trip.
“4. A 90-Day Compliance with the documentation for the
drivers – There will be a one-stop-shop for all the documentation (especially
LASSRA Card- Lagos State Resident Registration Agency.
“5. E-Hailing companies to work with various bodies in the
business for a good relationship.
“6. There MUST be due diligence and background checks on all
drivers.
“7. Riders should desist from offline trips and
transactions.
“8. E-Hailing Firms must make necessary data available to
the Govt.
“CLARIFICATION: The idea of E-Hailing companies using a car
of “3 years” and below is FAKE NEWS .. It is for what we call ‘Corporate Cabs’
… This has nothing to do with the E Hailing business.”
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