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Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by nairalandchris: 11:39am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Commuters were stranded, yesterday, when Lagos Bus Rapid Transport, BRT’s drivers and ticketers on the Ikorodu-CMS route downed tools over unpaid salaries and unfavourable condition of service. The BRT scheme, operated by Primero Transport Services Ltd., began operation in November 2015 and has 434 buses on its fleet; and more than 2,000 staff. It was gathered that the workers convened an emergency meeting at about 5.45a.m. at the loading station, after which they converged on the bus corridor and barricaded it. The protest was orderly. Some of the workers lamented that their terms of service had been reversed, with salaries slashed from N60,000 to N45,000. A driver, Mr. Julius Adejire, said: “We are still waiting for our July salaries. The funny thing is that as at Monday evening, we discovered that some other staffers, including the engineers and ground staff, have been receiving salaries alerts. Can we drive this bus on empty stomach?’’ Adejire said that apart from delayed salaries, the drivers wanted improved welfare and working conditions. He said: “The policy guiding our job is another issue; we are working like slaves because as a driver you cannot stop to ease yourself or have break time. “We are supposed to be doing 40 hours in a week, but they cowed us into doing 48 hours with just one off day instead of two. “We have been tolerating them because we believe this is a new project that needs to be supported, but the situation is getting tougher. “We don’t even know where we are heading; the buses are still new. Is it when the buses go bad that they will pay us? “In our appointment letter, they said we will receive N60,000 as basic salary and N20,000 as performance bonus. After five months they changed it to N40,000 basic and N40,000 bonus with a lot of conditions. “They are trying to instil discipline when there is no staff bus or accommodation arrangement for drivers who come from as far as Sango-Ota, Badagry and Agbara.” He added that drivers, who could not afford to sleep on the bridge near the BRT bus shelter, pay N500 daily to sleep in a nearby church. He said: “They should revert to the agreement on our appointment letter and also tell us the exact day of the month we will be receiving our salaries. Source: https://www.today.ng/news/national/165164/drive-empty-stomachs-striking-lagos-brt-drivers 1 Share
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Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by chimoskyg(m): 11:49am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Who help me see Ambode 6 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by RichYoungNigga: 6:34am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Yes, you can You voted for General Cassandra Now get back to work, you brought this upon yourself 30 Likes
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Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by Talius(m): 6:34am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Ehya! Haven't they been paid? In this economy half bread is better than none. Meanwhile, today's my birthday, it won't hurt you all to wish me a happy birthday. 26 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by veekid(m): 6:35am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Ambode is on a mission to sambisa |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by Harwehroh1(f): 6:37am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Talius:HBD..... LLNP 2 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by tdayof(m): 6:38am On Aug 11, 2016 |
This country needs to change. Not minding whatever job you are doing, you don't need to favour one that other. Being a bus driver doesn't mean you can pay them at your will and keep paying ground and engineer workers. People should be treated equally. 5 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by ganiyu26(m): 6:38am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Things are getting tougher this days in APC states...hnmmm 3 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by ikombe: 6:38am On Aug 11, 2016 |
empty stomach |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by Talius(m): 6:39am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Harwehroh1:Thank you dear |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by rabex123(m): 6:40am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Its not easy for the poOrman in this country ohh...and this will not stop the governOr from eating 3timesx everyday 3 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by fanficgirl(f): 6:40am On Aug 11, 2016 |
When will revolution take place in Nigeria? When the poor masses are eating sand? 5 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by tbaba1234: 6:45am On Aug 11, 2016 |
chimoskyg: It is not Lagos state government that pays their salaries. 2 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by easyhacq(m): 6:45am On Aug 11, 2016 |
THEY RECEIVE 60K AS SALARY SO DANFO DRIVER DEY PAY LIKE THIS 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by Young03(m): 6:48am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Na so oshiomole bus go do soon 1 Like |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by free2ryhme: 6:50am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Nigerian businessmen are wicked |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by dunkem21(m): 6:51am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by free2ryhme: 6:51am On Aug 11, 2016 |
The drivers have sacrificed yet business owner don't want to sacrifice Wicked business owner 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by jhydebaba(m): 6:57am On Aug 11, 2016 |
chimoskyg:u no dey hear say no be Ambode or Lagos state govt dey owe Na Primero 3 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by justicejay(m): 7:00am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Talius:Happybirthday bro, may you life long and fulfill your destiny in this life. May you last long like akube belt 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by afo86: 7:00am On Aug 11, 2016 |
God dey ooooo |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by afo86: 7:02am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Ehya! Haven't they been paid? In this economy half bread is better than none. Meanwhile, today's my birthday, it won't hurt you all to wish me a happy birthday. HBD W U LLNP IJN 2 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by solace2013: 7:07am On Aug 11, 2016 |
July salary? Ah! In Ondo State, only January salary have been paid this year.
Please Primera Ltd or whatever you're called, over to you. |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by bonechamberlain(m): 7:11am On Aug 11, 2016 |
fanficgirl:with all these tribalism, hate, nepotism etc I don't see that happening, it can only happen in a regional manner. 4 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by armadeo(m): 7:13am On Aug 11, 2016 |
free2ryhme: As in no fear of God or milk of human kindness in them. 1 Like |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by MEGAWATCH: 7:14am On Aug 11, 2016 |
WHY IS YORUBA PEOPLE SO WICKED? |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by Talius(m): 7:15am On Aug 11, 2016 |
justicejay: LOL. Which one be Akube belt? |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by richidinho(m): 7:18am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by justicejay(m): 7:20am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Talius:U neva see am b4. All this okirika belt. Na confirm leather. 3generations go use am 2 Likes |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by passionate88: 7:22am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Hungerbad demdem ngeneukwenu passingshot omenka that mod we get 44mynd Make unable come blame Jonathan and pdp o |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by Lisaint(m): 7:23am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Did any1 knows how I can apply for dis brt job... I feel for the driver's though. Bt pls I need work 1 Like |
Re: Lagos BRT Drivers: We Can’t Drive On Empty Stomachs by miketayo(m): 7:32am On Aug 11, 2016 |
MEGAWATCH: Y are u an olodo. How does this concern Yoruba's. Your English though |
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