Commuters traveling to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway region are expressing frustration over the sudden increase in transportation costs by commercial drivers serving areas such as Berger, Arepo, Magboro, Mowe, Ibafo, and others along the route.

Reports indicate that bus drivers have raised fares, attributing the rise to the removal of fuel subsidies and increased movement along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

A passenger named Adewale shared that he paid N1,000 from Berger to Magboro, significantly higher than the usual N400 fare.

Similarly, Adewunmi, another passenger, revealed that the fare from Ketu to Mowe had escalated from N500 to N700 on a regular day.

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Joy, a passenger traveling from Oshodi to Mowe, expressed her surprise at the higher fare and had to request additional funds to cover the increased transportation cost.

The surge in prices appears to be linked to a combination of high demand and increased movement towards the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with many passengers heading to the Redemption Camp for the Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

The resultant traffic congestion was observed in various areas, including Ojodu, Otedola, and adjoining routes.

The Lagos Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Babatunde Farinloye, attributed the gridlock to ongoing religious activities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.