On Wednesday, ride-hailing drivers from companies like Uber, Bolt, LagRide, and Indriver initiated a nationwide strike in Nigeria.

Following the directives of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON), ride-hailing drivers have been ordered to stay at home until the ride-hailing companies agree to increase their base fares by 200 percent.

Kolawole Aina, the National Vice President of AUATWON for Southwest Nigeria, stated that the drivers plan to stage protests at the offices of Uber in Victoria Island and Bolt in Lekki.

Despite the ongoing strike, which is scheduled to continue until Friday, a correspondent attempting to book a ride on the Bolt app from Inspiration FM Victoria Island in Lagos state to Lekki Lagos was able to find a driver who was reportedly five minutes away. AUATWON's demands include a minimum 200 percent fare increase from ride-hailing companies.

Additionally, the union is calling for a 50 percent reduction in commission fees (Uber and Bolt currently charge a 20 percent commission on each ride) and an end to the deactivation of drivers who refuse to work due to low fares and resulting lack of profitability.

AUATWON is also seeking recognition as the representative body for the interests of ride-hailing drivers.