LAGRIDE Driver Alleges ₦1.3m ‘Manufactured’ Debt After Payment Dispute
A driver with has accused the company of falsely imposing a ₦1.3 million debt on him after he demanded payment of several months of unpaid earnings.
The driver claimed the alleged debt was created in retaliation for his insistence on receiving outstanding payments owed to him by the firm.
According to his account, the dispute began after repeated delays in salary disbursement, prompting him to raise concerns with the company’s management.
He further alleged that shortly after making his demands, he was presented with a debt figure he described as unjustified and unsupported by any prior agreement.
The claims have sparked reactions among drivers and the public, with calls for transparency and accountability in the operations of ride-hailing services.
Industry observers say the case highlights ongoing concerns about driver welfare, contract terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms within Nigeria’s gig economy.
As of the time of reporting, LAGRIDE has not issued an official response to the allegations.
The situation is expected to draw attention from regulators and labour advocates as discussions around workers’ rights in the sector continue.
