LagRide drivers have rejected the new salary model introduced by Choice International Group (CIG), the distributor of GAC Motors in Nigeria.
LagRiden is a ride-hailing service in Lagos, Nigeria, owned and operated by the Lagos State government and CIG Motors, and serves as an alternative to the rickety yellow and black-coloured taxis scattered across the state.
However, after the Lagos State Government finalised the handing over of control of LagRide to CIG Motors, around March 2025, CIG immediately replaced the previous drive-to-own scheme with a salaried model for drivers.
While the former scheme allowed drivers to lease GAC vehicles via a down payment and daily instalments, the new regime has replaced the scheme with a salaried model that will ensure every driver earns a fixed salary of ₦150,000 per month.
Reacting, some LagRide drivers have come out to say that the salary model doesn’t favour them in any way, and they might be forced to switch to popular competitors like Uber and Bolt if the decision is not reviewed.
Further reports revealed that CIG Motors has commenced retraining programmes for the drivers, batch by batch.
Recall that the Lagos State government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, launched LagRide as a solution to enhance mobility and offer a multi-modal transportation system for Lagosians.
He emphasised how LagRide will guarantee a more modern and dependable alternative to the regular taxis that have taken over Lasgidi, thereby aiding fair competition and freedom of choice among Lagosians.
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