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On Tuesday, e-hailing drivers started their three-day strike as they want the government to intervene on fares that have remained the same despite the fuel price increase.
In Abidjan, in the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire, people mainly get around using private hire car services. Since the arrival of ride-hailing companies in 2015, these applications have taken over from the traditional taxicabs, and not without creating friction between the two.
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Hundreds of e-hailing operators parked their vehicles on Tuesday when they embarked on a three-day “apps off” nationwide strike as drivers called for their demands to be met, including the regulation of the industry by government.
According to this eyewitnesses, the officer refused to cooperate when asked for proof of identity as his white Toyota Corolla was stopped near the Union Buildings.