A coalition of inter-state transport operators known as the Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria, the Association of Mass Transit Operators of Nigeria and the Benin Transport Owners Association have revealed plans to form a new association to tackle some of the challenges they face.
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NLC, AFENIFERE, CSOS, OTHERS REJECT TOLLING ON FEDERAL ROADS
Several groups have rejected the reintroduction of tolling on federal roads by the Federal Government. They said the move showed that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was “insensitive” to the plight of Nigerians, especially during this period of economic recession. The groups also said it was not right for the Federal Government to re-introduce tolling on roads in the country, […]
Continue reading »TOWARDS CHEAPER AND AFFORDABLE ROAD TRANSPORT: FG DISTRIBUTES 4,116 BUSES
A total of 4,116 buses valued at N37 billion have been delivered to beneficiaries nationwide under the Federal Government’s Public Mass Transit Revolving Fund (PMTF) Scheme. Adekunle Oyinloye, Managing Director of The Infrastructure Bank, said this in a paper he presented at a workshop for chief executive officers of mass transit companies in Abuja. Oyinloye said the buses were released […]
Continue reading »INTER-STATE TRANSPORTERS PLAN 70% FARE HIKE
Private transport companies in the country plan to increase fares by as much as 70% to enable them stay in business. The transporters stated this, recently, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos that was organised by the Association of Private Transport Companies of Nigeria (APTCON). In a communique, they resolved that “As a means of survival, to increase transport fares […]
Continue reading »GIGM.COM TO REDEFINE ROAD TRANSPORTION IN NIGERIA
To ensure that passengers enjoy hassle-free travelling, a foremost road transport company, God is Good Motors has introduced an online platform, GIGM Mobile App and GIGM.com to reintegrate its brand. According to the company, the new application is part of its strategic plan to increase users’ experience and create greater functionality while ensuring all customers have a hub to book […]
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