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Road transport operators in Nigeria have ruled out the possibility of reducing transport fares as a result of the further cut in the prices of petrol by Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Some of the transporters and leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) told LEADERSHIP Weekend that they would not reduce the fares because of the high cost of vehicle maintenance and other related expenses.

In their competition for a fair share of the market, Dangote Refinery and NNPCL recently reduced the pump price of a litre of Motor Spirit (petrol) to N825 and N860 respectively.

When LEADERSHIP Weekend asked some transporters in Kano whether they would reduce fares because of the lower fuel prices, the organising secretary of NURTW, Yushu’a Haruna, said the union had no plans to reduce transport fares because of the reduction of PMS pump price at some filling stations.

He said the reduction in fuel price was very insignificant to push for a cut in transport fares as they still battle to replace or buy spare parts at exorbitant rates.

His National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) counterpart, Ado Inuwa Yakasai, itted that both Dangote and NNPCL have reduced the prices of fuel per litre but the prices of a new car and spare parts were still on the high side.

He said some years ago, spare parts such as a new tyre cost between N15,000 and N20,000 but sells for N68,000 or more while an engine of a Sharon car is about N1.5 million, which is very expensive for individuals who acquired vehicles on hire purchase basis to cope with.

They both lamented the long queues at the fuel stations where the prices are reduced which most times they are not ready to in order to meet up with their schedule of trips.

Yakasai said under such conditions, they have no option than buying from fuel stations with higher pump prices. According to them, the only way to reduce fares is when there is a significant reduction in fuel price and the cost of spare parts.

A enger at the Kano Line bus stop, Dr Aminu Galandanchi, lamented that despite the reduction of fuel price, it had not been reflected on fares which is the natural thing to do.

In Lagos State, the reduction in the price of PMS has not translated to a reduction in transport fares.

A enger, Mudashiru Kilani, said there were no changes in fares because he still pays N300 from Egbeda to Ikeja which used to be N100.

Another enger, Debo Adewale, said he paid N200 from Ikeja to Oshodi and N300 from Oshodi back to Ikeja, which ordinarily should be N100. He questioned the disparity, asking, “Is it not the same distance?”

One of the transporters in the state, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “Yes, fuel prices are reducing, but the cost of vehicle maintenance is not dropping. Additionally, the prices are not consistent across all stations, with only MRS and NNPCL reflecting the changes. Once these changes have spread more widely, I believe, we will consider a downward price review.

“But , the cost of maintenance has not decreased. Mechanics still charge high rates, and the spare parts sellers at Ladipo Market are not reducing their prices. These also affect how we charge for our services,” he said.

A former chairman of Airport Shuttle Union, Austin Orowe, expressed his concerns about the recent changes in petrol prices, saying many petrol stations haven’t reduced the price of petrol.

“Only MRS and NNPC are selling at N825 and N860. But other stations are still selling above N900. For instance, Conoil is still selling at N925. So, until the price gets below N500, you won’t see changes. Moreover, the price of fuel is not the only factor determining transport fares. Spare parts are also a factor. How much were they selling tyres before, and how much are they now? Talk about brake pads as well, how much are they?

“Most of the engers have cars. They know how much it takes to maintain them that is why they are opting for public vehicles. So, it’s not just about fuel prices; it’s also about maintenance. I could get car service for N10,000 before, but now it’s above N25,000.

“It’s only MRS that sells cheap fuel. And you also meet long queues, not because there is no fuel but because of the quality and reduced price. But see Conoil, it’s still selling above N900. So, the rest of the stations have yet to bring down their prices,” he said.

In Kaduna metropolis, some commercial drivers have said they would not reduce fares despite the slash of fuel prices by NNPCL and Dangote Refinery.

At Television and Command Motor Parks in Kaduna South, the fares remained the same.

One of the transport company managers at Command Junction, Sam Tanko, said a enger pays N12,000 from Kaduna to Makurdi, Benue State.

He said, “We are still charging N12,000 per enger from Kaduna to Makurdi. From Abuja to Makurdi, there are three toll gates and drivers are paying money on the road because it is not toll free.”

A enger at Benue Links, who identified himself as Jerry Teryima, appealed to transport companies to reduce the fares to conform with the recent price adjustment.

He said, “If there is a fuel price increment, the transport companies and drivers always increase fares but when there is a decrease, they will continue to exploit Nigerians with higher fares.”

In Kogi State, a leader of NURTW in Lokoja, Ovoro Ovurevu Abdul, said the reduction in fuel price was insignificant to warrant any reduction in fares.

Another official of the union, Abdulraman Idris, collaborated the position.

Idris said, “You can see that the reduction in the prices of fuel is so small. This is not enough yet to warrant any reduction in the fares. We are still appealing to them to do a major reduction so that we can also bring down our fares. We are not happy because we hardly get engers these days due to the high fares.”

But some engers at the Lokoja Mega Park in Felele, urged the transporters to reduce their fare no matter how insignificant in response to the slash in fuel prices.

One of the engers, Mr Ademu Umoru, said if there was a hike in pump prices, the drivers would increase the fares, stressing that the opposite is the case when there is a reduction.

But in Anambra State, where a litre of petrol has dropped from N1,600 to between N990 and N970 in Awka, the capital, transporters have reduced both intra and inter-state fares.

A check by our correspondent showed that the fares from Awka to Abuja had gone down from N50,000 and N60,000 to between N35,000 and N45,500 depending on the transport company.

Similarly, the fare from Awka to Lagos which was between N40,000 and N50,000 has been reduced to N30,000 or N35,000. These are charged by operators of Sienna and Hummer buses.

At Chisco Transport Company, which earlier charged between N50,000 and N60,000 from Awka to Abuja, the fare has been slashed to N45,500 while Awka to Lagos has been reduced from N40,000 and N50,000 to N35,000.

Similarly, Anambra Comfort Line which used to charge N45,000 from Awka to Abuja now collects N35,000. It also reduced Awka to Lagos route from N40,000 to N30,000.

Another transport firm, God Is Good (GIG) has also reduced its fare to Abuja to N38,500, and that of Lagos to N33,500 instead N50,000 and N45,000 respectively.

The reduction in transport fare was also noticed in fares within the state. Sunny Star and Ekwulobia Urban Mass Transit companies have slashed their charges.

Earlier, Sunny Star charged N1,500 from Awka to Onitsha but slashed it to N1,200; Awka to Nnewi from N2,300 to N2,000 by shuttle bus. Ekwulobia Urban Mass Transit which charged N2,000 from Awka to Nnewi now takes N1,500, while Awka to Onitsha is now N1,200 as against N1,500.

The managers of Sunny Star Motors and Ekwulobia Urban Mass Transit in Awka, Comrade Kingsley Emeka and Mr Ifeanyi Ofomah respectively, told LEADERSHIP Weekend that the reduction in fares was due to the slash in the pump price of PMS.

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Nigerians, continue to dey do una self and then be shouting Tinubu. Same with food retailers, they don't want to bring down prices despite prices coming down. This country enh. And they will not hesitate to immediately increase their price if there's a little increase but to bring it down, na wahala.

U SEE am typical 9ja... all he mentioned are to be sold CHEAP today another excuse not to cut go still occur

zero8zero:
Nigerians, continue to dey do una self and then be shouting Tinubu. Same with food retailers, they don't want to bring down prices despite prices coming down. This country enh.

oga na u dem alleged, na u still preside suspension?
WHY you OPEN THREAD still COMISSION am?

Reduce Oga... I know MC and Sego no go want make Una reduce am...

But you must .....

Govt zombies and shit eaters claim Dollar is 1430. So why is customs not reducing its rate to 1430. But you expect drivers to reduce price

When prices of anything increase in this country, it's reflect on everything. But once the price reduced, we start giving excuses on why it cannot reflect.... We just like to take undue advantage of everything. Everybody wants to oppress everybody

In Europe and America they have mafia and cartels, in Africa we have trade unions.

TimeManager:

So, transporters are buying petrol in dollars, right?. Where do Nigeria get these bunch of dullards from?.. sorry story.
-Kiss the truth!

May mumu not kill you. AMEN.
exchange rate has been used by customs to charge imports so it makes sense they use the current rate when Naira is gaining value. Stop disgracing you lineage here sir.

nedu666:
Govt zombies and shit eaters claim Dollar is 1430. So why is customs not reducing its rate to 1430. But you expect drivers to reduce price

So, transporters are buying petrol in dollars, right?. Where do Nigeria get these bunch of dullards from?.. sorry story.


-Kiss the truth!

This reminds me of last year when FG gave a discount of 50% transport fares. Because of that gesture, the cunny transporters increased the interstate prices which came as a shock to the public which then made people think the Government wasn't paying discount on the fares as promised. Meanwhile, it was the greedy transporters who increased the price so as to get more money from the federal government. Only a few of them with the fear of God didn't increase the price.



-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:

So, transporters are buying petrol in dollars, right?. Where do Nigeria get these bunch of dullards from?.. sorry story.


-Kiss the truth!

Dullard. Is spare part not imported using dollars. Is your petrol not based on dollar pricing. Are vehicles for imported using dollar rate. Try to engage your brain before you engage your mouth. slowpoke

TimeManager:
This reminds me of last year when FG gave a discount of 50% transport fares. Because of that gesture, the cunny transporters increased the interstate prices which came as a shock to the public which then made people think the Government wasn't paying discount on the fares as promised. Meanwhile, it was the greedy transporters who increased the price so as to get more money from the federal government. Only a few of them with the fear of God didn't increase the price.



-Kiss the truth!

Shit eater propagandist. Can you provide evidence that govt paid for the other 50%. Govt that can't pay corners 77k now wants to pay for millions travelling around Nigeria

nedu666:


Dullard. Is spare part not imported using dollars. Is your petrol not based on dollar pricing. Are vehicles for imported using dollar rate. Try to engage your brain before you engage your mouth. slowpoke

So, the cost of spare parts determines the price of transportation fare?. I asked again, where do Nigeria get these bunch of dullards?.



-Kiss the truth!

nedu666:


Dullard. Is spare part not imported using dollars. Is your petrol not based on dollar pricing. Are vehicles for imported using dollar rate. Try to engage your brain before you engage your mouth. slowpoke

You mean the spare parts that are being stolen from vehicles and resold at spare parts markets?

zero8zero:

You mean the spare parts that are being stolen from vehicles and resold at spare parts markets?

There are thousands of car parts in the market. Are you saying they are stolen from thousands of vehicles?

Wicked Nigerians

how can Tpain succeed with Mc oluomo in impoverishing the masses if you idiots reduce fares..


Tinubu must fulfill his destiny as a stupid leader worse than Buhari

TimeManager:

So, the cost of spare parts determines the price of transportation fare?. I asked again, where do Nigeria get these bunch of dullards?.



-Kiss the truth!

He is obidients, they are always opposite

Anything wey go up no dey come down 👇 for 9ja

Idiots...
Is it every day they maintain their vehicles abi me too no dey drive motor?
They are part of Nigerian problem, when we start burning down their buses , their eye will clear

Wicked people. God will judge you

untill fuel hits N300 per litre I don't think any significant impact will be felt in the economy at large.

NNPCL is started with public funds and the Nigerian people are still owners in the company. NNPCL should double up on their capacity in of refining, the crude is owned by Nigerians, NNPCL and FG must work together create filling stations everywhere and refine more, so they can force the price down.

NNPCL should know that it was created for the good of Nigerians and ensure stable supply Nd good pricing for Nigerians. It is not about only making profit, NNPCL should be working for the good and interest of the Nigerian people by reducing fuel price, simply by controlling the market with more refining capacity, more distribution hubs/filling stations nationwide.

This is very unbelievable.

Mr. OP, I know fully well that the cost of transport from Egbeda to Ikeja was never 100 naira, not to talk of your imaginary 200 or 300 naira. The cost of transport to Ikeja from Egbeda is 800 naira presently and it is easily verifiable. The said 200 is paid by those going to Dopemu roundabout from Egbeda. By the way, the transport fare to Ikeja was 500 naira even as of 2023. You can all. Don’t paint a wrong picture here please. Petrol price reduced in Lagos, yet transport cost remains high. It is the same with other states, except that you are being lazy to do a proper job.

I wonder how you did not do you homework well before this report of Anambra state. Some of you fellows appear to be very obsessed with matters of Abambra state. Petrol was never 1,600. I wonder how you got that. Even in December when it. Was celebration time, petrol price did not exceed 1,200 per liter.

What you call the reduction in interstate transport is the norm for this period. Transporters hiked their prices during the Christmas holidays. Now that the season is over, they have reverted to the prices before Christmas. God is good for example charged between 30k and 35k, depending on the bus operated, before Christmas.

Please give us an honest report from other states. Lagos and Anambra are not the only states in Nigeria.

Greedy people

Fuel pump price should go back to 260 naira first, abi no be there this government meet am?

Evil country with evil citizens
Tueh

Task force and regulatory bodies no dey again?

Dem Don dey enjoy the money dem no wan reduce am...naso humans be naturally

E ni kure eyin werey
No reduce am segbo
Fools o ti dun mo won

zero8zero:
Nigerians, continue to dey do una self and then be shouting Tinubu. Same with food retailers, they don't want to bring down prices despite prices coming down. This country enh. And they will not hesitate to immediately increase their price if there's a little increase but to bring it down, na wahala.

After they will say Government is not trying, to help their country man na wahala,......