Nigerians await cheaper fares
Many commuters across the country said yesterday that transportation fares remained unchanged despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to reduce the cost from October 1, 2026. Checks by Daily Trust at major inter- and intra-state motor parks across several states showed that fares have not reduced, with passengers questioning the measures put in place by […]
Nigerians continue to pay unchanged transportation fares despite President Bola Tinubu's promise to reduce costs from October 1, 2026. Checks revealed that fares have not reduced at major inter- and intra-state motor parks across several states. President Tinubu had promised cheaper transportation after meeting with state governors on August 27, directing the deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles to reduce transport costs.
He also directed the rollout of 500 additional CNG refuelling stations nationwide, bringing the planned total to 1,000. However, some state governors have not initiated measures to reduce fares, and some transport operators attribute high fares to the rising cost of petrol and limited availability of CNG-powered vehicles. While some states have started implementing measures, fares remain largely unchanged in several others.
Passengers expect the October 1 deadline to bring significant relief, but changes are likely to be gradual depending on sustained fuel cost reductions and wider access to CNG.
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