No ban on Uber, Bolt at airports – FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that it has not banned e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt from operating at Nigerian airports. The clarification comes amid concerns from passengers over restrictions affecting these services at airports like Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

FAAN stated that its discussions with e-hailing operators aim to improve passenger safety, security, and the orderly management of airport transport services. The authority emphasized that its goal is not to limit passengers' access to transportation options or undermine the role of e-hailing platforms. FAAN explained that it seeks to ensure commercial transport operators are properly integrated into the airport's operational and security systems.

The Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS), introduced to modernize ground transportation and improve passenger safety, has also sparked debate. FAAN clarified that ACHRAMS is not designed to replace or compete with e-hailing platforms. The authority stressed that it is working to develop a framework that balances the convenience of e-hailing services with concerns around safety, security, accountability, and passenger experience.