Razaq Bamidele
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has given reason for the suspension of taxi services at Abuja airport in a release signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua.
According to the statement, the action was taken because of the intractable disputes among the operators, saying the suspension would stay till the factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which is affecting hire service operations is amicably resolved.
Against this background, the Authority therefore urged passengers to make arrangements for alternative means of transportation, pending when the issue is effectively resolved.
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The statement reads, “FAAN wishes to inform the general public that the airport cars hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect.
“This is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations.
“Consequent upon this suspension, FAAN Management advises the general public and all airport users, particularly our esteemed passengers to use secured alternative means of transportation or E-hailing services in and out of the airport.
“The management of FAAN regrets any inconvenience this necessary suspension may cause our esteemed passengers, airport users and the general public. Normal car hire services resumes as soon as their differences are resolved.”