From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
Passengers on Kaduna/Abuja train services, have lamented hike in charges of train fees as well as the non- compliance with COVID-19 protocols at the sitting arrangements.
According to a Radio Nigeria Program monitored in kaduna, the passengers called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately investigate the high fares
They also want the committee on Transportation at the National Assembly to invite the Minister of Transportation Mr. Rotimi Amechi to explain the exorbitant charges on Nigerians.
The passengers expressed dismay that people on board do not comply with the COVID-19 protocols.
“Before the COVID-19 pandemic, train fees for economic was N1,500 for 6:40am and 6:00pm while those traveling between 10:45am and 2:20pm paid N1,350.
“Those on business class were paying between N5,000 to N6,000 depending on the timing”.
One of the passengers on this Wednesday journey from Kaduna to Abuja challenged one of the officials that it’s unfair to charge the same price of N3,000.
Mr. Friday Godwin said train services worldwide is the cheapest form of transportation but in Nigeria the reverse is the case.
They advised the Federal Government to immediately intervene to reduce the hardship onpassengers.
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