Unified Commercial Drivers Association (UCDA) in Cross River has shelved its planned fare hike in Calabar.
This development was contained in a communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting in Calabar on Monday night.
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The communiqué made available to Control TV was said to have been reached in the general Interest of the masses(Commuters).
The communiqué which was signed by Mr Uqua Edet, Commissioner for Transport and Marine Services in the state, also had Thomas Okon, Chairman of transport workers union as signatory.
Others who signed the communiqué, include Mr Gabriel Ada, Chairman Commercial Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA), and Mr Ephraim Ekporoko, Chairman Mini Bus Association, after their stakeholders meeting in Calabar.
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It would be recalled that commercial drivers in the state had, in a statement, said that from Monday, Nov. 22, they would increase the cost of a drop in Calabar from N50 to N100.
This, they claimed was due to the increase in costs of maintaining their vehicles.
However, the resolution to shelve the planned fare hike was taken in the best interest of the people of Cross River, all the transport operators and commuters Across the state.
“Consequently, all drivers and other stakeholders should return to status-quo immediately,” the communique read.
Some of the residents of Calabar who spoke with Control TV lauded the various associations for what they termed “their thoughtfulness and Uprightness”, judging by the harsh economic climate.
Consequently,they urged spare parts dealers to follow suit by reducing the price of their goods and services.
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