FG Slashes 50% Fare Cut Free Train Rides For Festive Season Lists Transporters 

(iexclusivenews) – The Federal Government (FG) has announced a generous initiative to reduce the cost of public transportation for millions of Nigerians this festive season.

According to a tweet by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information & Strategy to the President, the FG has partnered with five reputable transport companies to offer a 50% fare reduction for interstate travel from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024.

The tweet also revealed that the FG will provide free train rides on all rail lines across the country during the same period.

This initiative is aimed at easing the financial burden of Nigerians who want to celebrate the end of the year with their loved ones, as well as boosting the economy and tourism.

Who are the Participating Transport Companies?

The five transport companies that have agreed to collaborate with the FG are:

– GIG (God is Good) Motors

– Chisco Transport

– Young Shall Grow

– God Bless Ezenwata

– Area Motor

These companies are known for their quality service, safety, and comfort. They will use 51-seater luxurious buses to transport passengers to various destinations in Nigeria.

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What are the Eligible Routes?

The FG has approved 28 interstate routes for the 50% fare reduction scheme. These routes cover most of the major cities and regions in Nigeria, such as Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Owerri, Sokoto, and more.

The full list of the eligible routes is as follows:

– Lagos-Kano

– Lagos-Abuja

– Lagos-Kaduna-Zaria

– Lagos-Jos

– Lagos-Enugu

– Lagos-Onitsha

– Lagos-Owerri

– Lagos-Abakiliki

– Lagos-Nsukka

– Lagos-Uyo

– Lagos-Port Harcourt

– Onitsha-Kano

– Onitsha-Lagos

– Onitsha-Jos

– Onitsha-Abuja

– Onitsha-Sokoto

– Onitsha-Zakibiam

– PH-Owerri-Abuja

– Aba-Lagos

– Abuja-Sokoto

– Abuja-Lagos

– Abuja-Onitsha-Owerri-PH

– Abuja-Enugu/Abakiliki

– Abuja-Gombe

– Abuja-Kano

How to Benefit from this Initiative?

To enjoy the 50% fare reduction, you need to book your tickets with any of the participating transport companies from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. You can do this online or at their terminals.

To enjoy the free train rides, you need to visit any of the rail stations in Nigeria and board the train that serves your desired route. You do not need to pay any fee or show any ticket.

Why did the FG Launch this Initiative?

The FG launched this initiative as a gesture of goodwill and love for Nigerians, especially during the festive season.

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said that he wants Nigerians to be able to travel within Nigeria without stress and extra burden posed by high cost transport.

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who disclosed this to the Aso Rock Correspondents, said that the initiative is also meant to stimulate the economy and tourism, as well as promote national unity and cohesion.

He said, “In the spirit of Christmas and end-of-the-year festivities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in another demonstration of his love for Nigerians, has approved that the federal government should intervene to bring down the cost of public transportation to allow our compatriots who want to travel to visit their loved ones and hometown to do so without stress and extra burden posed by high cost transport around this period.

“President Tinubu wants Nigerians to be able to travel within Nigeria to wherever they want to go to meet their loved ones without the extra burden of paying exorbitantly for interstate public transportation.

“It is in this wise that the President is announcing through us that beginning from tomorrow, December 21, Nigerians willing to travel can board public transport via mini buses, luxury buses at 50 per cent discount of current cost and all our train services on the route the trains currently serve at zero cost to and fro for their travels this holiday season.”

What you should know

This is a great opportunity for Nigerians to travel cheaply and conveniently in Nigeria during the festive season. If you are interested, make sure you book your tickets with the participating transport companies or visit the nearest rail station to enjoy the 50% fare reduction and free train rides.

This initiative is expected to benefit about 5 million Nigerians, according to the FG. It is also expected to boost the morale, happiness, and well-being of Nigerians, as well as the economy and tourism of the country.

Do not miss this chance to celebrate the end of the year with your loved ones in Nigeria. Happy travels and happy holidays! 🎄🎁🎉