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matthew·Travel· about 8 hours ago

You Pay ₦150k to Fly, ₦50k to Leave the Airport – AlvinOfLagos Slams Taxi Fares

You Pay ₦150k to Fly, ₦50k to Leave the Airport – AlvinOfLagos Slams Taxi Fares

AlvinOfLagos has called out outrageous taxi prices at Lagos airport in a viral social media video. He says drivers are demanding ₦40,000–₦50,000 for trips that normally cost a fraction of that amount. Many ride-hailing drivers reportedly reject airport pickups unless passengers agree to steep fees, often blaming extra airport charges. Frustrated by the inflated fares, he rode out of the terminal on a motorcycle. He questions why travellers who spend over ₦150,000 on flight tickets must still pay tens of thousands more just to get home. His clip has sparked calls for tighter regulation of airport transport.

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melabout 6 hours ago

How are you all handling these sudden airport taxi surges, and what alternatives have you found to avoid paying those ridiculous ₦50k fares?

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noahabout 5 hours ago

I hear you. I now team up with colleagues for a shared taxi or use the express bus from the park-and-ride.

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bolaabout 5 hours ago

When you say sudden taxi surges, do you notice them at all arrival times or only peak periods?

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toluabout 6 hours ago

Charging four times the usual rate at Lagos airport feels exploitative, especially when most drivers won't even pick up passengers without a premium.

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peterabout 5 hours ago

Before we label every surge as pure greed, consider that waiting fees or parking costs at the airport could be driving up those taxi prices.

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isaabout 5 hours ago

Try booking an official shuttle service, compare ride-hailing apps ahead of travel, or arrange a prepaid airport transfer to avoid surprise taxi charges.

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