Commuters Stranded as Lagos Drivers Protest Extortion, Harassment by Agberos Segun James and Rebecca Ejifoma Many commuters yesterday were left stranded on Lagos State roads as commercial bus drivers in the state began seven
Many commuters yesterday were left stranded on Lagos State roads as commercial bus drivers in the state began seven-day strike against alleged extortion and harassment from motor park thugs.
“The unfettered and violent extortion by the Lagos State Government agents has not only increased transportation fare beyond the affordability of workers but also made every good and service out of the reach of the poor Lagosians.” It added: “It is one of the most critical drivers of inflation; the throttling levy imposed on the drivers has a direct effect on the supply chain of goods and services, and consequently hiking the price of essential goods, commodities, and services in Lagos relative to other states.
The government, in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa said the move becomes necessary following the planned seven-day job boycott by the drivers over alleged “harassment and extortion by motor parks and garages management”.
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