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Nigerians relying on motorcycle transport are paying more as intra-city travel costs continue to rise A new report from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that the average Okada fare increasedMotorcycle transport costs were highest in the South-West region, followed by the South-East region
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The average transport fare paid on motorcycle (Okada) transportation stood at N1,035.69 in April 2026, representing an increase of 3.12% compared to N1,004.34 recorded in March 2026.
On a year-on-year basis, the fare rose by 56.20% from N663.06 in April 2025, reflecting sustained pressure on intra-city transport costs.
Adamawa remains cheapest for motorcycle transport in April 2026 Photo: NBSSource: Facebook
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its transport fare watch report for April 2026.
Similarly, Kaduna State recorded the highest motorcycle transport fare in
