Traffic Crashes Are Surging in Nigeria. Delivery Platforms Are Part of the Reason

Traffic accidents are surging in Nigerian cities like Lagos, with a significant contributing factor being the rapid growth of app-based delivery services. The business models of platforms like Jumia Food and Glovo, which incentivize speed, are leading to reckless driving by courier riders and a growing public safety crisis.

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