Fuel Price Hike: Nigerian Express Corporation New Transport Rates Destination Old Rates And New Rates

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Fuel Price Hike: Nigerian Express Corporation New Transport Rates Destination Old Rates And New Rates

1. Abuja(old rate): N7,000

New rate: N10,500

2. Kaduna(old rate): N6,000

New rate: N9,000

3. Jos(old rate): N4,000

New rate: N6,000

4. Kano(old rate): N4,000

New rate: N6,000

5. Gombe(old rate): N4,000

New rate: N6,000

6. Bauchi(old rate): N3,500

New rate: N5,000

7. Yola(old rate): N6,000

New rate: N9,000

8. Katsina(old rate): N6,000

New rate: N7,000

9. Mubi(old rate): N5,000

New rate: N7,000

10. Biu(old rate): N2,500

New rate: N3,500

11. Nguru(old rate): N3,000

New rate: N4,000

12. Gaidam(old rate): N2,500

New rate: N3,500

13. Gashua(old rate): N2,500

New rate: N3,500

14. Potiskum(old rate): N1,500

New rate: N2,500

15. Damaturu(old rate): N1,000

New rate: N1,500

Customers of the ride-hailing app, Bolt, have been groaning over the astronomical increase in ride charges on the platform due to soaring fuel costs.

In Lagos and other major cities, Bolt riders have seen over 100% increase in prices. While some managed to pay, others had to cancel their rides because the fares were too high and try alternatives.

While charges are said to be a bit lower on other ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Rida, InDriver, and LagRide, getting available rides on these apps has become difficult for most riders. This may not be unconnected to the fact that more drivers are moving to Bolt for better returns.

Aside from the prices charged on the app, Bz News 24/7 gathered that some Bolt drivers are also tasking riders at the point of pickup to pay extra because they bought fuel at an exorbitant price. Riders who are unwilling to cooperate are asked to cancel the ride.

Expensive charges

According to Joy Ogedengbe, a trip from Ogba to Lagos Island, which usually costs between N8,000 and N9,000 on Bolt, she tried to book on Wednesday and the app showed N17,00-N18,000 as the price.

Credited: Nairametrics