Ogun commercial drivers protest multiple levies

Some commercial drivers operating in the Mowe-Ibafo-Arepo areas of Ogun State stormed the expressway on Monday to protest multiple levies imposed on them by transport union workers, commonly known as Agberos

Punch correspondent, who monitored the protest, gathered from the drivers that they were subjected to arbitrary fees, which have caused them significant hardship.

The drivers, mainly minibus operators, lamented that the transport union fare, a cumulative sum of N4,000 per day, was increased to N6,000 on Monday.

They stressed that the rise in fuel prices and the cost of vehicle parts had compounded the challenges they faced.

A driver, who identified himself as Joseph, urged the state government to assist drivers by persuading the union executives to stop imposing multiple levies.

“We are facing a lot from the Agberos, who offer no benefits to the drivers. If you don’t pay them, they are ready to damage your vehicle.

“We are appealing to Governor Abiodun to intervene and put an end to this extortion,” Joseph said.

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