Travellers leaving Borno State for other parts of Nigeria have expressed frustration over the scarcity of vehicles and increased transport costs.
Details:
- Travellers at Borno Express and Tashan-Kano Park in Maiduguri complained about the lack of vehicles to convey them to their destinations.
- Some travellers reported waiting for over 4 hours without finding a bus.
- The cost of air tickets has increased, making road travel the only affordable option.
Travellers’ Experiences:
- Olaitan Abey, a traveller, said he had been waiting for over 4 hours without finding a bus and was considering following a truck to Yobe.
- Blessing Jeremiah, another traveller, reported that park officials instructed them to wait for vehicles coming from Abuja.
- John Nda, a traveller from Tashan-Kano Park, said he opted for road travel due to the high cost of air flights.
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Causes of the Scarcity:
- A park official attributed the scarcity of buses to the lack of provision for free luxury buses.
Impact:
- Travellers are facing frustration, delays, and increased costs due to the scarcity of vehicles.
- The situation is affecting travellers’ plans and causing inconvenience during the holiday season.
Source: Punch
