Data-sharing dispute: Lagos officials impounds Uber drivers’ vehicles, as drivers union threaten protest
Expressing frustration, the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria criticised the Ministry of Transportation's enforcement team for impounding their vehicles.
E-hailing drivers in Lagos State have threatened to stage a protest over the data-sharing dispute between the state government and Uber Technologies System Nigeria Limited.
This is coming on the heels of reports that Lagos State Ministry of Transportation Enforcement team are impounded vehicles operating on the Uber app.
According to reports, the state government issued a warning to Uber, urging them to comply with a data-sharing agreement that involves integrating the ride-sharing company’s Application Programme Interface (API) with the government's system, for real-time data sharing during trips to enhance monitoring and accountability.
However, Uber claimed it already shares data securely but lacks clarity on the real-time sharing requirements.
Expressing frustration, the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria criticised the Ministry of Transportation's enforcement team for impounding their vehicles.
The union's spokesperson, Jossy Adaraniwon, in a chat with Punch Metr…
