Jubilation As Luxury Bus Operators Announce Commencement Of Full Implementation Of 50% Discounted Fare (SEE ALL TRANSPORT COMPANIES INVOLVED AND ROUTES)

Jubilation As Luxury Bus Operators Announce Commencement Of Full Implementation Of 50% Discounted Fare (SEE ALL TRANSPORT COMPANIES INVOLVED AND ROUTES)

The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), responsible for the operation of Long Distance Mass Transit Inter-State Bus Service, has initiated the complete implementation of a 50 percent reduction in prices on all routes operated by its members.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted approval for the fare reduction to ease the burden on the masses during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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In a statement released on Friday, ALBON announced that the implementation began on Thursday, December 21, 2023, and will remain in effect until January 4, 2024.

The operators in the statement signed by its President, Mr. Nonso Ubajaka and its Honorary Secretary, Mr. Frank Nneji said, “All passengers travelling during this festive period are enjoined to take advantage of this magnanimous gesture of Mr President to alleviate their transportation cost to their various destinations during this festive period.

According to the group, 11 operators are involved in the arrangement and they are providing 11,118 seats per day for the duration of the exercise.

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The operators are Young Shall Grow Nig Ltd, Chisco Transport Ltd, Izuchukwu Transport Nig. Ltd, ABC Transport Plc, God Bless Ezewanta Nig. Ltd, SD Express Ltd, Welfare Transport Nig. Ltd, Ifesinachi Transport Nig. Ltd, E Ekeson Nig. Ltd., Ifeanyi Chukwu Industries & Commercial Ltd, Bonnyway Motor Ltd., Delta Express Ltd, including God Is Good Motors Ltd.

ALBON listed the available routes to include LAGOS-KANO; ONISHA-ABUJA; LAGOS-ABUJA; ONISHA-SOKOTO; LAGOS-KADUDA-ZARIA; ONISHA-GOMBE; LAGOS-JOS; ONISHA- ZAKIBIAM; LAGOS-ENUGU; PH-OWERRI-ABA-KANO; LAGOS-ONISHA; ABA-OWERRI-ABJ; LAGOS OWERRI; ABA-LAGOS; LAGOS-ABA; ABUJA-GOMBE; LAGOS-ABAKALIKI; ABUJA-LAGOS; LAGOS-NSUKA; ABUJA-ENUGU,ABAKALIKI; LAGOS-UYO; ABUJA-ONISHA-ABA; LAGOS-PH; ABUJA-PH.
Others are ONISHA-KANO; ABUJA-KANO; ONISHA-LAGOS; ABUJA-SOKOTO; ONISHA-JOS; ABUJA-MAIDUGIRI.

The statement said, “All intending passengers on the above listed are requested to go to our members various bus stations nationwide to book and board our buses on payment of only 50% (half the price) of the prevailing or current bus fare during the period on the principle of “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS” on the daily basis during the period.

“The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria once again commends and salutes the Federal Government of Nigeria under the listening and responsive leadership of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for this great package for the traveling masses. We also thank the Honourable Minister of Transportation Senator Ahmed Saad Alkali for his unrelenting efforts in ensuring that Mr. President magnanimous gesture for the traveling masses during this festive period is fully implemented.

“This indeed is the dawn of the RENEWED HOPE for us in the Luxury Bus industry and our numerous passengers nationwide.”
In a separate statement, ABC Transport said it has implemented the 50% discount on the designated routes.

Travelers on designated routes can now enjoy a 50% discount on applicable fares, with the option to walk in and pay the reduced amount. The transport company, in an official statement, extended this discounted fare to individuals utilizing the ABC Transport App, available on both the Google Play Store and IOS. Customers using the app can conveniently book and pay through their phones, automatically receiving the 50% discount.

The management further confirmed that passengers who had previously booked for the relevant period are receiving refunds at the point of travel. Expressing appreciation for the government’s initiative, the management of ABC Transport highlighted the positive impact on alleviating the financial burden on travelers. ABC Transport operates across diverse sectors, including passenger services, logistics, and heavy-duty haulage.

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