The Cross River State Government has announced a new policy exempting women in commercial transport and men aged 60 and above from paying vehicle registration and daily operational levies.
The Chairman of the Cross River Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA), Chief Oliver Orok, disclosed the initiative on Monday during a meeting with drivers’ unions in Calabar and the southern senatorial district.
Orok explained that the measure aligns with Governor Bassey Otu’s “People First” agenda and his administration’s “Season of Sweetness” programme aimed at easing the burden on transporters.
“Women who are into this driving business will not pay for registration of their vehicle and will not pay daily operational levies. Men above 60 years of age, who own their vehicle and wish to drive commercially, are also exempted,” Orok stated.
He added that ticket prices had been reduced, enforcement of certain road offences suspended, and free transport services would continue during festive periods.
The government also
