We Can’t Afford ‘N18m Cars’ Airport Cab Operators Tell FAAN
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja Airport Cab Operators across Nigeria on Sunday warned that the cost of complying with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) vehicle upgrade policy could push
Airport cab operators in Nigeria are warning against the new Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) requirement to upgrade vehicles to models manufactured from 2012 onwards. They claim that replacing vehicles could cost up to N18 million, while a driver may only earn around N10,000 per week. This financial burden is too steep for small operators and drivers, who cannot afford to replace their vehicles to meet the FAAN's safety, comfort, and service quality standards.
FAAN has given operators extensions to comply, with the final deadline proposed for October 2026. However, operators argue that the costs of compliant vehicles remain out of reach, making it difficult for them to sustain their businesses.
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