Drivers of LagRide, a government-backed ride-hailing platform, have resolved to stage a protest following a threat by the operators to involve the Lagos State Task Force in arresting them over alleged misconduct.
LagRide, which was previously a partnership between the Lagos State government and Zenolynk Technology Ltd - the original developer of the platform’s app - is now controlled by CIG Motors Co. Ltd, a Chinese state-owned automaker of GAC Motors.
CIG Motors recently took over the management of the ride-hailing company after the partnership between the Lagos Government and Zenolynk Technology Ltd ended earlier in March.
Following Zenolynk Technology’s exit, CIG Motors launched a new app for drivers as the old developer reportedly shut it down.
However, barely a month after the Chinese company assumed operational management of LAGRIDE, the company faced a looming crisis. (Vanguard)