The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has strongly condemned Uber following the company’s abrupt withdrawal from the domestic ride-hailing market.
National Spokesperson Comrade Jossy Adaraniwon stated that the union criticised Uber for exiting without prior notice, a transition plan, or consultation with the thousands of drivers who built the platform’s local operations.
AUATON attributed Uber’s departure directly to what it described as an unsustainable business model.
According to the union, Uber institutionalised a system in Nigeria that rejected collective bargaining, ignored workers’ rights, and prioritised corporate profits over driver welfare.
This business strategy created a hyper-competitive environment that rival ride-hailing platforms eventually copied to secure market share.
