Commuters Decry Soaring Fares and Insecurity in Agbor Parks
AGBOR – Passengers at local transport parks in Agbor are voicing deep frustrations over relentless price hikes and ongoing security concerns, painting a grim picture of daily commuting challenges. Miss Blessing, a regular commuter at Warri Park, expressed dismay over the recent surge in transport costs. "It is something else!" she exclaimed, highlighting a steep increase in just one week. "As far as last week, transportation here for this bus was 5,000 naira, but currently it is 7,000 naira, and it is increasing everyday." The situation is even more acute for those opting for Sienna vehicles, with fares hitting 8,000 naira. Blessing lamented the hardship this imposes: "Transport is very difficult, and it is difficult for people who do not have the money to transport to where they are going to." She strongly suggested that a reduction in fuel costs is the critical first step to curbing the continuous fare hikes. Blessing also voiced her displeasure with the tight seating arrangements in commercial vehicles and offered a cautionary note regarding safety: "Do not travel late," she advised in response to questions about road security. Adding a critical perspective on governance, another anonymous passenger reacted to perceived superficial government efforts to improve road conditions. The commuter insisted that authorities should adopt a long-term strategic approach to infrastructure development, rather than implementing reactive, short-term policies.
| 2026-01-15 14:11:26