Passengers laments over transport increase in Ilorin. By: Aderemi Odunayo Dorcas

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 Passengers laments over transport increase in Ilorin. 


By: Aderemi Odunayo Dorcas 



Passengers in Ilorin express worries over sudden change in price of transportation in Ilorin, kwara state capital.

   

Mr. Mustapha Bello, a passenger told newsmen in an interview that the sudden increase in prices of transportation is worrisome as it will contribute to increase in prices of commodities as well. 

   

He added that taxies, motorcycles and tricycles have increased short distance fee from #50 to #80, while distance that use to be charged #100 is now #300 and above depending on how the passenger can negotiate. 


However, the attention of the union in charge regulating transportation prices is called upon to look into this issue and normalize the prices again.

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