The Lagos State Government has ordered a mandatory inspection of all vehicles operated by licensed e-hailing platforms in the state, citing safety concerns and poor service delivery.
The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on Sunday titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for E-Hailing Operators,” said the move is aimed at improving safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance across the sector.
He further said the ministry had observed “the deplorable condition of some vehicles operated by drivers under licensed e-hailing platforms within the state, necessitating a comprehensive audit of all vehicles in use.” He warned that “any vehicle found unsuitable will not be allowed to operate on Lagos roads.”
Osiyemi equally raised concerns over inadequate databases among some operators, saying this hindered the tracking of crimes committed through their services.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olawale Musa, stressed that the use of vehicles not registered with the state “will no longer be tolerated,” stressing that such practices “pose significant security risks.”
He said all drivers must be certified by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute and urged residents to avoid offline bookings to maintain safety and accountability.
The meeting at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by representatives from Uber, Bolt, InDrive, Folti Tech, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico and EDryv, who presented updates on safety upgrades, including panic buttons and enhanced driver verification systems.
