Tinubu Implements Major Transport Fare Cuts Across Nigeria
On September 19, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that transport fares have decreased by 31% to 81% in seven states and the Federal Capital Territory. This reduction follows the rollout of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric buses, as shared on his official X account.
Borno experienced the largest fare reduction, with CNG-powered and electric buses charging between N50 and N100 on routes previously costing N300 to N600. In Oyo, the Lagos-Ibadan fare dropped from N8,000 to N3,200, a 60% reduction.
Enugu saw fares decrease from N2,500 to N1,500, a 40% reduction. The Suleja-Abuja route now charges N550 instead of N800, marking a 31% reduction.
Plateau's government-supported buses transport about 13,000 commuters daily for N200, compared to over N500 charged by private operators. Other states, including Edo and Kano, are also expanding their CNG and electric bus services.
Tinubu stated that over 120,000 vehicles have been converted to CNG, with more than 400 certified conversion centres and over 90 refuelling stations established.
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