FAAN restores Bolt airport operations as Keyamo intervenes

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has lifted its restriction on Bolt operations at airports, allowing passengers to access the e-hailing service again. This decision follows an intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who directed FAAN to address concerns over airport transport fares and e-hailing services.

According to FAAN, the restriction was lifted after the Authority and Bolt reached an agreeable operational framework. The temporary interruption of e-hailing operations at airports had caused concerns among passengers over transportation options and the cost of moving to and from airports.

FAAN apologized to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the disruption, saying it had listened to public concerns and made necessary adjustments. The Authority explained that the recent regulatory measures were part of efforts to address longstanding challenges associated with commercial and e-hailing vehicles operating within the airport environment, which have persisted for nearly a decade.

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