Transporters Struggle as Soaring Fuel Costs Slash Passenger Numbers

Transport operators nationwide warn that surging fuel prices and falling passenger numbers threaten their businesses. Drivers say petrol now costs between N1,400 and N1,600 per litre. Services that once ran three to four trips daily now struggle to complete even one journey. Buses often wait until midday to secure partial loads, pushing travel well into the night. At major Lagos motor parks, vehicles sit idle as frustrated operators lament days with no earnings. One driver says he pays over N1,500 per litre and barely covers expenses. Another notes passengers now send luggage by waybill instead of travelling to cut costs. Transporters are urging the government to act swiftly by strengthening local refineries and reducing dependence on imports. Some night-service operators using cheaper CNG see slight relief, but fare hikes from N23,000 to N35,000 on luxury buses continue to strain commuters.

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