Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has announced the abolition of ticket fees for commercial tricycle operators across the state and extended their operating hours to 10pm, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on transport operators and improving access to public transportation at night.
Mbah announced the measures at Okpara Square, Enugu, during an engagement with commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke, operators.
The abolition of ticket fees is expected to provide financial relief for operators by eliminating the charges they previously paid for tickets, potentially allowing them to retain more of their earnings.
The extension of operating hours from the previous schedule to 10pm is also expected to give tricycle operators more time to work and increase their income opportunities.
For commuters, the extended hours could improve mobility in the evening, making it easier for residents to travel for work, business and other activities after dark.
The announcement represents a policy intervention in Enugu’s urban transport sector, where commercial tricycles play an important role in moving residents across neighbourhoods and connecting communities to other transport services.
However, the impact of the measures will depend on their implementation across the state and how effectively the new operating arrangements are communicated to operators and commuters.
The announcement is part of the Enugu State Government’s engagement with transport operators on issues affecting their businesses and the movement of residents.
Further details on the implementation of the ticket-fee abolition, including any related regulatory changes, were not provided in the announcement.
