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The measures include free train rides and a 50% reduction in public bus fares across the country
In a bid to alleviate the financial strain associated with holiday travel, the Nigerian government has introduced measures to provide relief to its citizens during the festive season. The measures include free train rides and a 50% reduction in public bus fares across the country.
Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development emphasized that the initiative aims to enable domestic travellers to visit their loved ones and hometowns. The move is seen as a gesture to enhance the well-being of citizens during the festive season. The discounted inter-state fares and complimentary train rides, slated to be in effect from December 21 to January 4, are part of a collaborative effort with companies operating luxury buses across 22 routes nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has given his approval to this initiative, which notably focuses on the masses..
Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali expressed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the substantial reduction in bus fares and the provision of free train rides will allow every Nigerian to partake in the joy of the season without the burden of exorbitant transportation costs. This move is poised to make holiday travel more accessible and affordable for the general population.
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The collaborative effort between the government and transportation stakeholders aims to ease the financial strain on citizens during what is traditionally the busiest month for travel in Nigeria, with the highest number of air, road transport, and railway passengers recorded in December.
