AUATON demands Uber pay compensation in Nigeria over 14-day deadline
A Nigerian labor union has issued a final warning to Uber regarding unpaid compensation for drivers following the company's exit from the country. The union cites violations of collective bargaining laws in its demand.
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has instructed Uber Technologies Inc. to return to negotiations within 14 days or face consequences. This deadline follows Uber's announcement on September 2 that it would shut down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after an internal business review. The dispute centers on compensation for drivers and the treatment of workers impacted by the exit. In a letter dated September 11 sent to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), AUATON stated Uber failed to consult the union regarding exit terms or follow Nigerian redundancy procedures. Union representatives argue that because Uber organized work, set prices, and controlled access via algorithms, its departure caused an involuntary loss of livelihood rather than a simple market adjustment. They contend that no collective negotiation took place before operations ceased.
