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Abuja e-hailing drivers struggle as fuel costs, platform...

Abuja e-hailing drivers struggle as fuel costs, platform...
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Obi Anthony, an inDrive driver who previously operated a conventional taxi, said app-based transportation had become more difficult because drivers had to contend with platform charges in addition to the cost of running their vehicles. E-hailing drivers operating through platforms such as Bolt and inDrive in Abuja have lamented rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and platform charges, saying the expenses are eroding their earnings and making it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses.
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  • ✦A Bolt driver, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, said rising petrol prices had affected virtually every aspect of vehicle operation, including the cost of spare parts, tyres and routine maintenance.
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  • ✦Obi Anthony, an inDrive driver who previously operated a conventional taxi, said app-based transportation had become more difficult because drivers had to contend with platform charges in addition to the cost of running their vehicles.
  • ✦E-hailing drivers operating through platforms such as Bolt and inDrive in Abuja have lamented rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and platform charges, saying the expenses are eroding their earnings and making it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses.
  • ✦A Bolt driver, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, said rising petrol prices had affected virtually every aspect of vehicle operation, including the cost of spare parts, tyres and routine maintenance.
Key Facts:₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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E-hailing drivers operating through platforms such as Bolt and inDrive in Abuja have lamented rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and platform...

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Obi Anthony, an inDrive driver who previously operated a conventional taxi, said app-based transportation had become more difficult because drivers had to contend with platform charges in addition to the cost of running their vehicles.

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