Sunday, August 10, 2025 - The Lagos State Government has directed all licensed e-hailing operators to present their vehicles for inspection as part of a plan to enforce safety standards, ensure database integrity and guarantee vehicle roadworthiness.
Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi gave the
directive during a meeting with the operators at the ministry’s headquarters in
Alausa, Ikeja.
Osiyemi said the decision followed the discovery of poorly
maintained vehicles on the platforms of licensed operators in the state,
warning that any vehicle found unfit would be barred from operating on Lagos
roads.
He expressed concern over rising safety issues and poor
service delivery in the sector, stressing that the government would not
tolerate practices that put lives at risk.
He also faulted the weak database systems of some operators,
which he said made it difficult to track criminal activities linked to their
services.
“We will not hesitate to sanction any operator that fails to
comply,” the commissioner said.
Permanent Secretary in the ministry Olawale Musa warned
against the use of vehicles not registered with the state, saying the practice
hinders effective tracking and poses security risks.
He added that all drivers must be certified by the Lagos
State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) and urged operators to update their records
on the ministry’s digital platform or risk suspension of their licences.
Musa advised residents to avoid booking rides offline to
prevent bypassing the safety features on the platforms.
Representatives of Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico, InDrive, Folti Tech and EDryv, who attended the meeting, outlined new safety measures on their platforms, including stricter driver verification, mandatory licence checks, panic buttons and enhanced onboarding processes.
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