By Vincent Kalu
The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), the owners/operators of long distance mass transit interstate bus service, has insisted that all its members are participating fully in the 50 per cent transport fare reduction approved by President Tinubu on the selected routes being operated by their members during the festive period from December 21, 2023 to January 4, 2024.
This is contrary to the five transport companies listed by the Federal Government for the programme.
ALBON, in a statement signed by the President, Mr. Nonso Ubajaka and Honourary Secretary, Mr. Frank Nneji, on Friday, said all its members were involved in the exercise. They include among others: Young Shall Grow Nig Ltd, Chisco Transport Ltd, Izuchukwu Transport Nig. Ltd, ABC Transport Plc, GUO Transport Ltd. God Bless Ezewanta Nig. Ltd, SD Express Ltd, Welfare Transport Nig. Ltd, Ifesinachi Transport Nig. Ltd, E Ekeson Nig. Ltd, Ifeanyi Chukwu Industries & commercial Ltd, Bonnyway Motor Ltd, Delta Express Ltd, including God Is Good Motors Ltd.
The statement said that the association would be providing 11,118 seats per day for the duration of the exercise.
“All intending passengers on the above listed are requested to go to our members various bus stations nationwide to book and board our buses on payment of only 50 % (half the price) of the prevailing or current bus fare during the period on the principle of ‘First Come, First Served Basis’ on the daily basis during the period,” the statement emphasised.