Tricycle operators in Abuja protest rising ticket and fuel costs
Tricycle (Keke) operators in Karshi, Abuja, are voicing concerns over a sharp increase in ticket fees and operational expenses. Several operators, including Kabiru Inusa, Ibrahim Musa, Suleiman Danladi, and Idris Usman, say the new charges are making it difficult to earn a living. The operators recently began a three-day strike to protest the fee hike and other challenges. Commuters are also urging both the operators and authorities to resolve the issues so that transportation services can resume.
TLDR
- Kabiru Inusa stated that ticket fees jumped from N200 to N500, worsening their financial strain.
- Operators now pay between ₦700 and ₦800 per park, in addition to higher fuel and maintenance costs.
- Ibrahim Musa highlighted that spare parts and repairs have become more expensive, reducing their profits.
- Suleiman Danladi mentioned harassment and extra charges from task force officials as additional burdens.
- The arrest of their chairman, known as Ustaaz, for opposing the fee hike has further angered operators, who are calling for government intervention.
