Nigerian commuters pay more for urban transport in May 2026, according to data cited from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The average city bus fare increases by 2.43% to N1,431 during the month. Both outlets report the same NBS figure for the average cost of city bus trips, indicating a continued upward trend in transport prices. One report also notes that fare increases are not limited to buses: transport costs rise across Nigeria, with motorcycle transport recording the sharpest annual increase among major transport categories. Taken together, the reports describe broadly higher public transport costs in May, while highlighting that different transport modes experience different rates of change. The information is presented as an NBS release based on the latest available nationwide transport fare data for May 2026.
Average city bus fare in Nigeria rises 2.43% to N1,431 in May
Nigerian commuters pay more for urban transport in May 2026, according to data cited from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The average city bus fare increases by 2.43% to N1,431 during the mon...
- NBS data shows the average city bus fare rises 2.43% in May 2026.
- The average city bus fare in May is reported as N1,431.
- Transport fares continue to rise across Nigeria in May, according to the reports.
- Motorcycle transport records the sharpest annual increase among major transport categories.
- The figures are based on NBS statistics cited by both outlets.
The latest data shows transport fares continued to rise across Nigeria in May, with motorcycle transport recording the sharpest annual increase among major transport categories. The post Nigerians paid average of N1,431 for city bus trips in May — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2 hours agoNigerian commuters faced higher transport costs in May 2026 as average city bus fare Nigeria rose 2.43% to N1,431. Read the NBS report details. Read More: https://punchng.com/average-city-bus-fare-rises-2-43-to-n1431-in-may/
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