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LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by BrandSpurNG: 8:27am On Aug 15, 2020
New Guidelines to Commence on August 27

The issue surrounding new guidelines for the regulation of E-hailing Taxi Operations has now been put to rest following a meeting between the Lagos State Government and the representatives of the E-hailing Operators in the State on Friday.

The meeting, which was held at the Lagos House, Marina and chaired by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was in response to the allegation by the operators that the State Government was planning to clamp down on e-hailing transport operations with the new operational guidelines, alleging that the aim was to ban all e-hailing business similar to what was done to commercial motorcycles and tricycles.

Briefing the newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, disclosed that the State Government and the operators have agreed to reduce the e-hailing operation fees by 20 percent.

He added that the meeting also unanimously adopted the new regulations, after the parties involved jointly reviewed and fine-tuned some of the contentious items in the framework, stressing that the new regulations were not initiated by the Government to extort the operators and drivers in the business but meant to regularise the ride-hailing operations in line with security measures.

According to him, “The meeting agreed that enforcement of the new regulations will now take off ‪from August 27, 2020, instead of ‪August 20, 2020, initially announced by the Government. By implication, the operators now have an additional seven-day extension to comply with the Government’s regulations”.

Oladeinde said the State Government and the operators had reached an agreement on the controversial service tax, which is to be known as Road Improvement Fund, adding that the e-hailing operators would be paying N20 as Road Improvement Fund which will be levied on each trip the drivers make in a day.

The Commissioner said Governor Sanwo-Olu also offered duty incentives to the operators, reducing their statutory operational licensing fee and renewal fee by 20 percent, implying that each e-hailing firm will now pay N8 million per 1,000 cars new licensing and renewal, instead of N10 million initially announced.

While noting that the parties also agreed on procurement of comprehensive insurance by the e-hailing companies to cover their drivers and passengers, Oladeinde revealed that the State Government had granted all drivers on the e-hailing platforms an extension of 90 days to perfect all documents and licenses required for operation, including drivers licence and Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) cards.

He further disclosed that the Government would create a special office for the drivers to fast-track necessary registration and documentation before the deadline while the operators have acceded to the Government’s position on thorough background check on the drivers for security and improved service delivery.

The Commissioner averred that all parties agreed to checkmate the illegal bypassing of e-hailing mobile apps by unscrupulous drivers, who take passengers offline to collect cash, warning those involved to desist from the fraudulent act as the Government’s enforcement team would arrest defaulters.

Speaking on the controversial issue of data, Oladeinde said: “We are not asking the e-hailing companies to release detailed data. All we are asking from them is the data for trip movement so that we can calculate the right charge and levy due to the Government. This data is to be supplied weekly”.

While noting that there was no burden of additional levy on passengers patronising the e-hailing services, he urged the e-hailing companies to work with stakeholders in the business for a better relationship.

Also speaking after the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said there had been no strain in the relationship between the e-hailing operators and the State Government, pointing out that the new regulations were not to impose a tax burden on the business.

He said: “There is no iota of truth in the speculation that the Lagos Government is introducing a new tax regime. The introduction of the new regulations is about the security and smooth running of the business. It is all about ease of doing business in the State”.

The National President of Professional E-hailing Drivers and Private Owners Association (PEDPA), Comrade Idris Sonuga, praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for listening to the demands of the operators, saying the new regulations would enable the drivers to go about their businesses without harassment by law enforcement agencies.

According to him, “The meeting was successful. Governor Sanwo-Olu has done justice to all the grey areas. I use this opportunity to thank the Governor because he means well for the e-hailing community. I urge drivers to comply with the regulations and the deadlines given by the Government”.

The Chief Executive Officer of BMP Car, Mr Ezekiel Ojo, who spoke on behalf of the e-hailing companies, confirmed that all the operators were in agreement with the outcome of the meeting.

Other representatives of e-hailing firms that attended the meeting included Abisola Odukoya of Bolt Nigeria and Tola Odeyemi of Uber Nigeria.
https://punchng.com/lagos-e-hailing-taxi-operations-guidelines-commence-august-27//

Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Slawormir: 3:01pm On Aug 15, 2020
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Ilerioluwa02: 3:01pm On Aug 15, 2020
I sincerely hope we see the results of these funds being collected. undecided
Nigeria... It is well with you. Amen.

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by bsalawu: 3:02pm On Aug 15, 2020
Ok
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by ForeThinker: 3:02pm On Aug 15, 2020
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by GeneralPula: 3:02pm On Aug 15, 2020
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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by dingbang(m): 3:02pm On Aug 15, 2020
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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Profsam691: 3:02pm On Aug 15, 2020
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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by sunkymike(m): 3:03pm On Aug 15, 2020
The Lagos government would only succeed in pursuing investors and business owners from the state.

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Shellsploit: 3:04pm On Aug 15, 2020
Next target is cabu cabu drivers...

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by zizz(f): 3:04pm On Aug 15, 2020
Eko o ni bajé o
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by lanetrips: 3:05pm On Aug 15, 2020
What value is the state adding to this service that it needs a chunk of the pie?Are the roads motorable?Are they being provided with the vehicles?Are they providing security etc?

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by maximunimpact(m): 3:05pm On Aug 15, 2020
i hope we have heard the last of this matter
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by YurFatHer: 3:06pm On Aug 15, 2020
I hail o
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by money121(m): 3:10pm On Aug 15, 2020
Ok
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Commentor: 3:13pm On Aug 15, 2020
Eko is not Aba.
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Nobody: 3:15pm On Aug 15, 2020
ForeThinker:
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.
whats your point now

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Nooel1: 3:16pm On Aug 15, 2020
This man will never get enough, he will continue to milk Lagosians till they become dry as dried fish. His insatiable lust for money knows no seasons. Bourdilion is his abode while Yorubas are his footstool.

This N20 tax is going directly into his Agbada and nothing more.

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by nkiliuzo(m): 3:16pm On Aug 15, 2020
if to say all this people didn't go out of their way and decide to invest their business in Nigeria will the Lagos govt come and be asking for all this fee whereas they themselves has failed this state when it comes to public transport, train we no get, govt buses sef , that one na scam. issoryt tho, I just hope the money collected are utilized well

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Nobody: 3:19pm On Aug 15, 2020
sunkymike:
The Lagos government would only succeed in pursuing investors and business owners from the state.
i fear this too

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Nobody: 3:20pm On Aug 15, 2020
Slawormir:
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright


You got ftc for the first time

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Drexxieofficial: 3:23pm On Aug 15, 2020
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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Nobody: 3:24pm On Aug 15, 2020
Lol ...awon IGR ...I sti don't get what people see in Lagos
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Femeto: 3:24pm On Aug 15, 2020
Those abero boys on the road collecting 50 naira. I hope dey would regulate them too.

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by legionISproteus: 3:28pm On Aug 15, 2020
We have been conditioned to think politicians are there to solve our problems, but when you sit back and think about it, they are the ones that create our problems!

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Amspecial: 3:30pm On Aug 15, 2020
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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by Nooel1: 3:36pm On Aug 15, 2020
sammirano:


Ode. As if its not igbos that suffer the most from all these.

Oponu! Look at your tribal marks like that of Ologbo Iya Aliu.

Who told you I'm Igbo? Anybody that's speaks against this your god you term his as Igbo.

Slave till Thy kingdom come

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Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by sammirano: 3:38pm On Aug 15, 2020
Nooel1:


Oponu! Look at your tribal marks like that of Ologbo Iya Aliu.

Who told you I'm Igbo? Anybody that's speaks against this your god you term his as Igbo.

Slave till Thy kingdom come

Fool. If you like you can be igala. The fact still remains that aliens suffer the more from the laws. Kiss the truth.
Re: LASG Meets E-hailing Taxi Operators, Approves 20% Reduction In Operation Fee by surgical: 3:39pm On Aug 15, 2020
Femeto:
Those abero boys on the road collecting 50 naira. I hope dey would regulate them too.
That is their compensation for providing thugry services during elections

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