Abuja e-hailing drivers earn less as costs rise

E-hailing drivers in Abuja are struggling because rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and platform charges are eating into their earnings, leaving little for their families after long hours on the road. Drivers and passengers report higher costs, fare renegotiations, some drivers switching to CNG or taking trips outside the apps, and worries about safety and sudden account deactivations.

Pidgin: E-hailing drivers wey dey Abuja dey struggle because fuel price, vehicle maintenance cost and platform charges don dey rise, e dey chop their earnings, e no dey even leave anything for their family after dem don spend many hours for road. Drivers and passengers talk say cost don high, some drivers dey renegotiate fare, some don switch to CNG or dey do trip outside the app, and dem dey worry about safety and sudden account suspension.

How this affects you: Abuja e-hailing drivers earn less after expenses and passengers pay more or face fare renegotiations.