The Lagos State Government has directed a full inspection of all vehicles operated by licensed e-hailing platforms, citing safety concerns and poor service standards.
In a statement on Sunday titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for E-Hailing Operators”, the state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the initiative aims to improve safety, service quality and regulatory compliance within the sector.
Osiyemi noted that officials had observed the “deplorable condition” of some vehicles used by licensed e-hailing drivers, prompting the need for a comprehensive audit. He warned that any vehicle deemed unfit would be barred from operating on Lagos roads.
He also criticised the inadequate databases maintained by some operators, which he said made it difficult to track crimes committed through their services.
Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olawale Musa, said the state would no longer tolerate the use of vehicles not registered in Lagos, describing the practice as a serious security risk. He stressed that all drivers must be certified by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute and urged residents to avoid offline bookings to ensure safety and accountability.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Transportation in Alausa, Ikeja, brought together representatives from Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico, InDrive, Folti Tech and EDryv, who presented updates on safety upgrades such as panic buttons and enhanced driver verification systems.