A 2020 agreement between ride-hailing platforms and the Lagos State Government to share access to user data is now at the center of a potential fallout between the government and Uber. While competitor Bolt has agreed to the terms, Uber is hesitant, said one person familiar with the company.
As part of ride-hailing regulations introduced in 2020, the Lagos State Government asked for backend access to user trips and location data for planning, revenue, and security.