AUATON Slams inDrive’s “Freedom” Claims, Calling Pricing System “Inhumane”
Ride-hailing platform inDrive’s assertion that its fare bidding system empowers drivers with freedom is facing strong opposition in Nigeria. The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has publicly disagreed with inDrive’s claims, arguing that the system, in reality, subjects drivers to an “inhumane” environment.
Union Rejects “Freedom” Narrative
inDrive’s Country Representative, Timothy Oladimeji, had recently touted the platform’s unique model, where riders and drivers negotiate fares directly, as a celebration of freedom. He argued that, unlike traditional ride-hailing services, inDrive gives drivers the liberty to earn their desired income and riders the flexibility to pay what they deem appropriate. However, AUATON, through a statement issued by its Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Comrade Steven Iwindoye, vehemently refuted this portrayal. The union’s stance suggests that the bidding system, while seemingly offering choice, might be exploitative in practice, potentially forcing drivers to accept unprofitably low fares to secure rides in a competitive market.
The clash highlights a growing debate surrounding the gig economy in Africa, specifically the balance between flexibility and fair compensation for drivers on ride-hailing platforms. While inDrive positions itself as a champion of driver autonomy, AUATON’s response underscores concerns about potential exploitation within this model.
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