Transport fares rose across major travel modes in October – NBS
In October 2025, transportation fares for various travel modes rose, as reported by the Transport Fare Watch from the National Bureau of Statistics.
The data reveals that commuters faced increased prices for bus services, air travel, motorcycle (okada) rides, and water transport, underscoring the persistent pressure on household transportation expenses.
The average fare for city buses edged up slightly to ₦1,058.64 in October 2025, which marks a 0.90 percent increase from the previous month and a 16.57 percent rise from a year earlier.
Intercity bus fares climbed to ₦8,170.21 per trip, reflecting a 1.55 percent month-on-month uptick and a 13.67 percent annual increase.
What the statistics reveal
The National Bureau of Statistics' figures indicate that rising transport costs extend beyond just road travel.
The average air fare for selected routes and single journeys rose to ₦131,557.53 in October 2025, representing a 1.32 percent increase from September and a 4.17 percent rise compared to the previous year.
Motorcycle riders faced an average cost of ₦780.00, showing a 5.74 percent monthly spike and a significant 45.53 percent increase year-on-year.
Water transport fares also saw an uptick, with the average fare reaching ₦1,851.28, marking a 3.11 percent rise month-on-month and a 25.25 percent increase year-on-year.
Oyo State had the highest average intercity bus fare at ₦10,200.19, while Kwara State had the lowest at ₦6,059.65.
In terms of intra-city bus fares, Lagos reported the highest average at ₦1,405.85, while Abia had the lowest at ₦548.44.
For air travel, Rivers State led with average fares of ₦155,750.59, in contrast to Ebonyi, which had the lowest at ₦125,990.65.
Regionally, the South-West exhibited the highest fares for intra-city buses (₦1,152.63), intercity buses (₦8,770.49), and air travel (₦133,561.61).
The South-South region had the highest costs for water transport at ₦4,462.32, while the North-East recorded the lowest average water fare at ₦1,079.15.
The data from the NBS suggests that transport costs remain a critical factor influencing household spending and inflation in Nigeria.
The ongoing increases in fares across different transport modes are straining disposable income and elevating business costs, particularly for workers and small businesses that rely on daily commuting.
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