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The Federal Government is set to commence a 50% interstate transport fare price reduction scheme, benefiting travellers from Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, among others. The scheme, which began on December 20, 2024, will pay 50% of road travelers' fares. The initiative will be executed in partnership with key transport stakeholders, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers, the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, and the Association of Luxurious Bus Owners of Nigeria. The scheme will run from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, with some luxury buses operating between 6:00 am and 7:00 p.m. daily.