Premium Bus Operators Roll Out 50% Fare Discount for Holiday Travelers

Luxury Bus Operators Begin 50% Fare Discount for Long-Distance Travel

Luxury bus owners have started implementing a 50% discount on fares for long-distance routes nationwide. Key highlights of this initiative include:

• The discount applies to routes across the country for a limited period.
• It is the result of a partnership between the Federal Government and the Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON).
• The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on travelers caused by high transportation costs.

ALBON expressed their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving the rebate, stating that it would help reduce the strain on Nigerians dealing with rising travel costs. In a statement, the association urged travelers to visit public motor parks and terminals to benefit from the half-price fares.

The statement, jointly signed by ALBON President Nonso Ubajaka and Secretary Frank Nneji, announced that the discounted fares would be in effect from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Travelers on both northern and southern routes can take advantage of this offer.

Routes Eligible for the Fare Discount

Passengers departing Abuja can pay half fares when traveling to:

• Damaturu, Kano, Maiduguri, Makurdi, and Sokoto.

Those traveling from Lagos can enjoy discounts to:

• Aba, Asaba, Benin, Calabar, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Umuahia, Uyo, Warri, and Yenagoa.

Discounts also apply to northern-bound routes from Lagos, including:

• Gombe, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Lokoja, Maiduguri, Makurdi, Sokoto, Gusau, Jalingo, and Minna.

Participating Companies

ALBON confirmed that several major transport companies are participating in the initiative, including:

• Chisco Transport
• GUO Transport Ltd
• ABC Transport
• Young Shall Grow Nig. Ltd
• Izuchukwu Transport Nig. Ltd
• God Bless Ezenwata Nig. Ltd
• SD Express Ltd

Other operators include:

• Ifesinachi Transport Nig. Ltd
• E. Ekesons Nig. Ltd
• Ifeanyi Chukwu Industries & Commercial Ltd
• Bonnyway Motor Ltd
• Delta Express Ltd
• Welfare Transport Nig. Ltd
• God Is Good Motors Ltd

ALBON assured passengers that the discount would be available on a “first come, first served” basis during the holiday period.

The association thanked President Tinubu for his initiative and acknowledged the efforts of the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, in making this plan a reality. They encouraged Nigerians to take advantage of the palliative to travel conveniently and affordably during the festive season.

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