Uber has hiked the price of its economy ride, UberX in Lagos by about 13% effective from May 11, 2021.

The e-hailing operator disclosed this in an email sent to drive-partners,  stating:

“At Uber, we remain committed to providing a reliable earning opportunity for driver-partners, as well as a reliable and affordable service for riders. With this in mind, starting 11th May 2021, we are increasing prices on UberX by about 13 per cent,” the message read.

Earlier, Uber and Bolt drivers under the aegis of Professional E-hailing Drivers and Partners Association, declared a strike in April in Lagos, seeking an upward review of e-cab fares to reflect the current economic.

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They also wanted both companies to reduce the commission charged on rides from 25 per cent to 10 per cent.

Between 8:00 am till 12:00 pm on Mondays and 8:00 am till 12:00 pm on Tuesdays through Friday, Uber riders will now pay a base fare of N237, minimum fare of N538; N70 per kilometre and N12 per minute. This is up from the previous minimum fare of N500, N200 base fare, N50 per kilometre and N11 per minute.

At other time periods, riders will be charged a minimum fare of N575, base fare of N255, N75 per kilometre and N12.5 per minute.

The upwardly reviewed rates mean that riders will be the ones paying more on Uber trips following driver complaints.

Uber’s new pricing structure is applicable during both peak and off-peak periods. Drivers also get to earn more on trip fares at later times of the day from 12.00 pm till night time.

For now, perhaps Uber drivers will be appeased as the operator has heeded to one of their demands. It remains to be seen if its biggest competitor, Bolt will follow suit.