Transportation Fare To Go Up In Calabar November 22

By Adesina Soyooye

Residents of Calabar, Cross River State, has a gift coming their way next week.

With effect from November 22, 2021, Transportation fares in the Calabar metropolis will go up by 100 per cent. A short distance which; for now, costs N50 will be a N100.

This was disclosed by the Association of Calabar Metropolis Commercial Drivers in a release titled: ATTENTION! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!!.

Initially, when the rumour of the increase made the rounds, everybody thought it was their usual pranks during the Christmas and New Year periods. Usually, during such festivities, pressure mounts, and demands are high, and transporters double the money they usually made.

But the Association says that is not the case this year.

The release by the Unified Commercial Drivers Association of C.R.S said the increase stems from the high cost of everything associated with their operations and well being.

“We, the Commercial Drivers  of Calabar Metropolis have decided to increase transportation fare from N50 to N100, short distance  due to high cost of spare parts, fuel, and other commodities in the market”, the notice read.

They reeled out such costs as:

*Engine oil: From N2,500 in 2015 to N8,500 in 2021.

* Belgium Tyre: N3,000 to N7,000.

*Fuel: N87 to N170.

*Audi Engine:  N60,000 to N210,000.

*Timing Belt: N2,500 to N15,000.

“And so many other things we cease to mention!!!”, they added.

The notice was signed by both the Association’s  Director of Operations and its Public Relations Officer.