Checks over the past few days revealed a rush for seats at major transport companies, even as fares climbed far above last year’s levels. During the last Yuletide season, fares for 15-seater buses averaged about N32,000 before the festivities, rising to around N41,500 during the peak period in December 2024. A review of booking platforms for several transport companies over the week showed what could be described as an astronomical increase in fares. He, however, appealed to transport companies to ensure adequate security on their buses to justify the high ticket prices. Efforts to get reactions from some of the transport companies, particularly GUO, proved abortive, as their mobile lines rang out with no response.

Source: Punch December 21, 2025 05:53 UTC