African ride-hailing unions in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania are facing difficulties in gaining momentum and securing better conditions for drivers. Despite years of advocacy, drivers continue to earn little, face a lack of regulation, and deal with safety concerns. These unions have staged strikes and rallies, but they face challenges in competing with ride-hailing giants like Uber and Bolt. Unions have also failed to replicate the success seen in the Global North due to capacity limitations.

📈 While the e-commerce market is growing in Africa, many unions claim that the working conditions for drivers have worsened over the years. Negotiations with ride-hailing companies have often failed to improve conditions.

🚗 The South African E-hailing Partners Council has blamed the Department of Transport for not supporting the ride-hailing industry. Drivers struggle to form unions due to legal classifications.

🤝 Uber has engaged with drivers in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, but many drivers and unions are not satisfied with the results.

🌐 Uber's labor practices have faced criticism in various countries, and the company has faced legal action in some instances.

🤝 Unions are now looking to unite with global gig worker unions and form alliances to improve conditions for drivers.

🤔 Unions are encouraged to collaborate with established local workers' unions to push for policy reforms and gain more influence.

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