The Lagos State Government has directed a comprehensive inspection of all vehicles operated by licensed e-hailing platforms, citing safety issues and declining service standards.
In a statement on Sunday titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for E-Hailing Operators”, Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the exercise is aimed at enhancing safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance in the sector.
He noted the “deplorable condition” of some vehicles operating under licensed e-hailing platforms, which prompted the decision to carry out a full audit. “Any vehicle found unsuitable will not be allowed to operate on Lagos roads,” he warned.
Osiyemi also raised concerns over the poor state of some operators’ databases, which, he said, made it difficult to trace crimes committed through their services.
Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olawale Musa, stressed that the use of unregistered vehicles “will no longer be tolerated,” warning that such practices pose “significant security risks.” He added 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 directive was issued during a meeting at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa, Ikeja, attended by representatives of Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico, InDrive, Folti Tech, and EDryv. Operators presented updates on safety improvements, including panic buttons and enhanced driver verification systems.