{
  "id": 3618770,
  "title": "FAAN faces backlash over N30,000 airport taxi fare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/faan-faces-backlash-over-n30-000-airport-taxi-fare",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T00:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/faan-faces-backlash-over-n30000-airport-taxi-fare/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is facing backlash over its newly introduced airport car-hire service, with a viral video showing a passenger being quoted N30,000 for a trip from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to Ikeja. Travel content creator Chris Joondeph, known as \"Authentic Traveling,\" shared his experience, expressing shock at the exorbitant fare. The fare, he noted, was significantly higher than the usual N8,000 he typically paid for the same journey. Comparing prices, it was found that ACHRAMS, FAAN's new car-hire platform, lists fares from the airport to the city centre between N10,000 and N20,000, while trips to suburbs range from N20,000 to N30,000. Other e-hailing services, such as Bolt and Uber, offered lower fares for the same route. Social media users expressed outrage, labeling the price as \"exploitation\" and a \"rip-off.\" Critics argue that the fare highlights a conflict of interest, as FAAN should be focusing on its core responsibilities rather than engaging in commercial activities. Industry experts urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to take action and prevent private entities from prioritising their own interests over the public good.",
  "summary": "The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is facing mounting criticism over the cost of its newly introduced airport car-hire service after a viral video showed a passenger being quoted N30,000 for a trip from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to Ikeja. Controversy erupted after travel content creator Chris Joondeph, popularly known as “Authentic Traveling”, Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "FAAN introduces N30,000 airport taxi fare, sparking backlash",
    "Chris Joondeph shares shock at exorbitant Murtala Muhammed to Ikeja fare",
    "Critics accuse FAAN of conflict of interest, urge regulatory action"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The backlash over FAAN's airport car-hire service fares reveals a conflict of interest, with critics arguing it prioritizes commercial gain over public good, and raises questions about regulatory oversight.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FAAN faces backlash over N30,000 airport taxi fare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/faan-faces-backlash-over-n30-000-airport-taxi-fare-3619180",
        "published": "2026-08-27T00:08:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}