Full List: Another Transport Company Joins FG’s 50% Road Fare Discount, Gives Steps To Benefit

Full List: Another Transport Company Joins FG’s 50% Road Fare Discount, Gives Steps To Benefit

  • The federal government has increased the number of transport companies offering discounts on road fares
  • The latest addition to the list of transport companies offering a 50% discount brings the total to six
  • A step-by-step guide on how Nigerians can benefit from the discounted transport fares during the holiday season has been provided

ABC Transport has joined the list of transport companies participating in the 50% discount for inter-state road travel.

This was disclosed by Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, on his “X” handle.

Transport companies for 50% discount
More companies added to the federal government 50% discount. Photo Credit: Evrard Ngendakumana
Source: Facebook

Presidential subsidy for transport

Legit.ng had previously reported that President Bola Tinubu recently approved a 50% discount for inter-state travel and 100% for train trips.

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This measure addresses the increase in transport fares for Nigerians travelling to celebrate Christmas with their families.

ABC Transport joins list of transport companies

ABC Transport has also confirmed the new update and explains how travellers can benefit.

ABC said:

“In the spirit of Christmas and in line with the Federal Government’s Presidential Travel Relief Initiative, we are pleased to offer our awesome customers 50% off on their travels this season to designated routes."

How to benefits

Ajayi, in his tweets, explained how Nigerians can benefit.

  • Book via the APP – Make your bookings as normally done, and then at the point of checkout, select the “Offer Coupon” and then Select the FG50 coupon. This will discount your fare, then proceed to pay 50% less.
  • Book via our website – Make your bookings as normally done, and then after inputting your details, select “offers”, select “promotion coupons from the list and then type in “FG50”, and select use to activate 50% discount and proceed to pay 50% less.
  • Walk into one of our ABC Transport terminals and book your ticket at 50% less.

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Here are other transport company approved

  • GIG (God is Good)
  • Chisco Transport
  • Young Shall Grow
  • God Bless Ezenwata
  • Area Motor

FG moves to slash airfares of Air Peace, Dana others by 50%, gives conditions for travellers to benefit

In an earlier report by Legit.ng revealed that the federal government announced plans to provide subsidies to airlines in the country to help reduce the high cost of air travel.

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, is reported to have held a meeting with the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Those present at the meeting are the President of AON, Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, his executive members, and other airline operators.

Source: Legit.ng

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.