After the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) banned taxi services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja due to association conflicts, passengers are requesting the return of e-hailing services to make travelling to their destinations less challenging.
Passengers using the route, in response to the tweet by the authority, have now expressed their desire for e-hailing services to be permanently reinstated even after the crisis has ended. They believe it would be beneficial and have recommended it to the authorities.
Among the responses to the tweet, a user with the name Adesina Adeniji-Adele said; “FAAN Taxi was unnecessary and impractical if you ask me. Bring back Bolt.”
Another responder stated that the decision was long overdue while also mentioning that the services of the FAAN taxis were even more expensive and inconsiderate. The user said; “This is long overdue!!! FAAN was way too expensive and inconsiderate. Bring back Bolt and Rida!”
Many passengers have suggested that e-hailing companies like Bolt and Uber should be permitted to operate alongside FAAN taxis once they resume business. They hope that this competition will lower the high fares charged by FAAN due to their monopoly on the airport taxi business.
“Honestly, the wahala is too much. Just arrange with one bolt/Uber driver and call him when you arrive at the airport. When I call the Uber guy, he’ll just come as if we know each other and we move. They are giving Bolt and Uber guys wahala for that airport no be small,” a particular tweet said.
“@FAAN_Official faction in a federal government facility? Is it that y’all top officials are blind when you travel out of the country? Just give the contract to Uber or Bolt, no need to order online. All arriving passengers get into the car on the turn then the driver starts the trip.” someone else said.
Read also: NLC Strike: e-hailing drivers to shutdown Uber and Bolt apps from August 2
FAAN suspends Abuja Airport taxi drivers
Just in case you missed it, The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday released a statement announcing that the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect.
According to the Authority, the decision was made as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations.
The statement, signed by the Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said, “The FAAN wishes to inform the general public that the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect.
“This is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute among the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations.”
FAAN statement
It then advised passengers at the airport to opt for secured alternative means of transportation or E-hailing services. “Consequent upon this suspension, FAAN management advises the general public and all airport users, particularly our esteemed passengers to use secured alternative means of transportation or e-hailing services in and out of the airport.
“The management of FAAN regrets any inconvenience this necessary suspension may cause our esteemed passengers, airport users and the general public. Normal Car Hire Services resumes as soon as their differences are resolved.”
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