Following claims made by taxi-hailing company, inDrive, that its bidding system for fares provides freedom for drivers, the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has expressed disagreement with the company, arguing instead that its bidding system is inhumane. An InDrive-branded car“Riders can offer their fare, and drivers have the freedom to accept, decline, or make a counteroffer. Unfortunately, inDrive’s bidding system provides drivers with no fair reward, no dignity and certainly no economic justice. AUATON laments abject driver conditionsThe e-hailing drivers’ union further lamented the harsh realities facing transporters, noting that true independence is yet to be achieved in the sector. The AUATON also asked that inDrive end its “exploitative” price-bidding system and introduce minimum standard fares that reflect the cost of fuel and maintenance.