The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON) has suspended its planned indefinite strike to allow for dialogue with the government.

This is contained in a statement by Jossy Olawale, the union’s spokesperson, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Mr Olawale said the meeting was scheduled for June 26 to allow for dialogue.

He said the meeting would involve the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the app-based companies (Uber and Bolt), and the union.

“The union and some app companies had earlier scheduled a meeting with the ministry for June 20 but got a letter that the meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, June 26.

“As a result of this, we wish to announce that the strike would not hold until to allow the meeting to hold as stated,“ he said.

The chairman expressed dismay over the challenges facing workers since the fuel pump price increased by “300 per cent”.

According to him, the increase has negatively impacted workers’ service delivery.

“The removal of fuel subsidy has created a burden of over 200 per cent loss on earnings and poor living style and capacity.

“We are also burdened by the lack of motivation and low morale toward work, aggression, and poor customer service,” he said.

 (NAN)