Nigeria Makes Holiday Travel More Affordable

The Nigerian government has announced measures to alleviate the financial strain of holiday travels, including free train rides and a 50% reduction in public bus fares.

The initiative aims to enable domestic travelers to visit loved ones and hometowns without stress and the extra burden of high transport costs.

The discounted inter-state fares and complimentary train rides will be in effect from December 21 to January 4, as part of a collaborative effort with luxury bus companies across 22 routes nationwide.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the initiative, which focuses on the masses. Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali expressed the government’s commitment to ensuring the substantial reduction in bus fares and the provision of free train rides will make holiday travel more accessible and affordable for the general population.