Reporting an Uber Driver in Nigeria

A couple of times, our Uber rides do not go as smoothly as we want. In Nigeria for example, sometimes, you can tolerate mishaps but there are situations where you have to go as far as reporting the uber driver for harassment or being unprofessional or bad driving or for bad service in general. 

I will guide you through how to report an Uber Driver and have him/her disciplined for their bad service in Nigeria.

For those who do not know what Uber is, Uber is a taxi cab transportation and delivery network company from the stables of Uber Technologies Inc, which makes use of the online platform to help passengers link up with drivers who use their personal cars.

Uber is a great way to be your own boss and make money. Most people are eligible to drive with Uber, even if you don’t have a car. Here’s what you need to know if you’re driving in Lagos or Abuja.

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There are many ways to report a driver, it can be through call, email, text message, or visiting the company the driver works for. But if in case of reckless driving, as soon as you can, pull over in a safe place. Try to make a note of the following, as the office will need this information:

• The vehicle’s registration
• The vehicle’s colour, make and model
• The time and place where the incident happened
• Any other details, such as a description of the driver

The best way to report such drivers is to contact Uber offices in Nigeria, below are Uber office contact and numbers in  Nigeria. Also, login to the Uber App and go to the Help section of the app and report the unprofessionalism of the driver.

Uber, as a ridesharing network company, was founded in 2009 with its base in San Francisco, California. They moved into Africa in August 2013 and launched in Nigeria in July 2014.

The peak economical and efficient services they provide which brought a change in the economy is now cited as Uberisation.

What is Uber?

Uber is a technologically-driven taxi company that helps customers hail comfortable taxis from anywhere, using just a smartphone application. The customer downloads the Uber app on his/her phone and when a taxi is required, just push a button to request one.

Using a special algorithm, the app then matches the customer to the nearest pre-verified taxi and provides a fair estimate. The app also automatically charges the customers registered card and the driver also gets paid directly into his bank account weekly,

So no cash ever needs to be exchanged. After the ride, the customer receives a fare breakdown by e-mail.

How to Drive with Uber in Nigeria

To become an Uber driver in Niger, follow the steps below: