Road transport is by far the most common means of transportation in Nigeria. One of the main reasons for this is its affordability and availability when compared to other transportation methods.

However, these benefits may soon vanish into thin air. The transport sector with just about every other sector in the country has been grappling with the challenges posed by the current economic turndown faced by the country.

As such, transport business owners, under their various associations have been mandating double-digit price hikes that may soon leave the common Nigerian stranded at the bus terminals.

First, the Association of Luxurious Buses Owners of Nigeria (LUBAN) earlier announced a 35% increase in fares along all their routes. Similarly, yesterday, the Association of Private Transport Company Owners of Nigeria (APTCON), said in Lagos yesterday that a 40 per cent increase on road transport fare effective Monday, September 19.

Considering that local intra-city routes have also experienced hikes, not usually mentioned due to their inconspicuous nature, it leaves one wondering how many Nigerians will get stuck at bus terminals due to inability to pay transport fares.

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Cc: lalasticlala

yawa don gas! chei BUHARI Pls na step down a little Pls. bubu all the % dey suffer no be only 5% now!

Feuel hike,transport hike,food commodity hike etc

O lord when will there be hike in salaries for Nigerians?