Abuja women use private cars as taxis to cope with economic hardship
Many women in Abuja are turning their private cars into informal taxis to support their families. Rising transportation costs and increased household expenses are driving this trend. Female drivers say the move helps them manage bills such as school fees, rent, and food. Commuters and analysts note that this shift reflects the broader economic challenges facing households in the city.
TLDR
- Many women in Abuja now use their private cars as informal taxis, known locally as “kabu-kabu.”
- Jane Nwaogara, Blessing Okafor, Habiba Moses, and Erica Ekah are among those who say rising petrol prices and household expenses pushed them into the business.
- Commuters report that more private cars offering rides have reduced waiting times at bus stops.
- Samuel Olatunde and other workers also use their vehicles for extra income after work hours.
- Economic analysts, like Eric Eze, say this trend highlights how worsening economic conditions are pushing women into sectors traditionally dominated by men.
