At SimpliRide, we care about transparency and trust. That’s why we want every driver on our platform to clearly understand how trip earnings and taxes work. No hidden charges, no surprises, just clear information you can rely on.

Here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know.

Trip Taxes and Fees on SimpliRide

1. Your Base Fare Belongs to You

Every time you complete a trip, the base fare, what the rider pays for the ride itself, is 100% yours. 

This is your hard-earned income, and SimpliRide doesn’t take a cut from it. For instance, if the base fare is ₦3,000, that full ₦3,000 goes to you.

2. State Levies (Shared Between Driver and Rider)

Different states in Nigeria have laws requiring drivers and riders to contribute to state levies. These levies support road use, regulation, and compliance. 

The contribution is shared between you (the driver) and the rider. But the ratio depends on the state. For example, in Lagos, the ratio is 1:2, this means you (the driver) pay more than the rider. 

If the levy is ₦300, you pay ₦200 while the rider pays ₦100. This system is set by the state, not SimpliRide. We only help to make the process smooth and automatic.

3. Taxes

A small part of your trip fare goes to the government as tax. This tax is included in the price you pay, and SimpliRide helps collect and remit it. 

For example, on a ₦5,000 trip with a 10% tax, ₦500 goes to the government, while the rest goes to the driver (after any state levy or booking fee).

GOOD NEWS! From 2026, SimpliRide will no longer collect taxes directly from drivers. 

Here’s the simple picture:

✅ Base Trip Fare → 100% goes to the driver.

✅ Booking Fee → Small % goes to SimpliRide for platform services.

✅ State Levy → Shared between driver and rider (ratio depends on state).

✅ Tax → Paid to the government, usually a set %.

At SimpliRide, what you see is what you get. No hidden deductions. No surprises. Just honest driving.