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Nigerians paid more for bus transportation in May 2026, as city and intercity fares increased amid rising travel costs.NBS data shows the average city bus fare rose to N1,431.25, while intercity journeys increased to N9,699.55Ondo, Abia and Zamfara recorded some of the highest bus fares across Nigeria, while Kwara and Abia had lower rates.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within cities increased to N1,431.25 in May 2026.
The figure represents a 2.43% increase compared with N1,397.27 recorded in April 2026. On a year-on-year basis, the average city bus fare rose by 38.63% from N1,032.46 recorded in May 2025.
Bus fares rise nationwide as commuters spend more on city rides and intercity journeys in May 2026. Photo:
