The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Council, has called off its four-day industrial action by e-hailing drivers in Lagos, directing members to resume normal operations while urging them to uninstall the inDrive application.

The union’s Lagos State Chairman, Jaiyesimi Azeez, popularly known as Makavelli, announced the suspension of the shutdown in a statement, describing the action as successful and thanking drivers for their solidarity.

He said the decision followed an assessment of the situation after four days of industrial action over concerns affecting drivers in the ride-hailing industry.

“Following our assessment of the situation, I hereby announce that the ongoing industrial action and shutdown are officially called off, effective immediately,” Azeez said.

He directed drivers to resume their normal activities while remaining attentive to further communications from the union.

However, AUATON expressed disappointment with inDrive, alleging that the ride-hailing platform had not reached out to the union for meaningful engagement despite the industrial action and concerns raised by drivers.

The union said the alleged lack of engagement raised questions about the platform’s willingness to address the grievances of drivers who provide its core services.

“Without drivers, there is no ride-hailing business. Our contributions deserve respect, dialogue and meaningful consideration,” Azeez said.

As part of its next steps, AUATON encouraged drivers to reconsider their use of inDrive and uninstall the application from their mobile phones.

It also recommended that drivers explore three alternative platforms: MyKaab, Randbax and SimpliRide, describing them as emerging options that could provide a more sustainable experience for drivers.

The union, however, advised drivers to assess the terms and conditions of any platform before committing to it, particularly its commission structure, fare policies, payment arrangements, safety provisions and driver support systems.

It said the objective of the campaign was not merely to encourage drivers to switch applications but to secure better working conditions, transparency, fair earnings and improved welfare across the industry.

“The struggle does not end because the shutdown has ended. We must continue to organise, engage, evaluate our options and insist on fairness, transparency, better welfare and respect,” the statement added.

The four-day shutdown followed growing concerns among e-hailing drivers over fare levels, platform commissions, transparency, earnings and welfare.

During the dispute, ride-hailing operators faced pressure from drivers seeking better terms and improved engagement over the economics of operating on digital mobility platforms.

While AUATON said the shutdown had achieved its immediate objective, its latest announcement suggests that the dispute over driver-platform relations remains unresolved.

The union also acknowledged the support of its executives, task force, national leadership, women’s wing and the Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State Council, during the industrial action.

It urged drivers to remain united and continue advocating for improved conditions in the sector, maintaining that the end of the shutdown would not mark the end of its campaign for industry reforms.

AUATON’s latest position places further attention on the relationship between e-hailing platforms and drivers, particularly over how fares, commissions and operating costs affect drivers’ take-home earnings.

The impact of the union’s call to uninstall inDrive, as well as the extent to which drivers adopt the three recommended alternatives, remains to be seen.