In a significant move toward national regulation of ride-hailing and digital taxi services in Nigeria, a bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Regulate the Operation of Ride Hailing and Smart Mobility Services in Nigeria by Establishing Licensing Requirements, Safety Standards, Fare Regulations, and Consumer Protections to Ensure the Efficient Operation of Digital Taxi Services in the Country and for Related Matters” (the “Bill”) has been proposed to the Senate and has passed its first reading.

If enacted, the Bill will have far-reaching implications not only for ride-hailing service providers but also for drivers operating on digital platforms across Nigeria.

In this article, authored by our Partner, Sumbo Akintola, Senior Associate, Timothy Ogele, and Associate, Moyinoluwa Jemiriye, we have analysed key provisions of the current draft of the Bill.

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