Commercial minibus drivers in Osogbo, Osun State, popularly known as Korope operators, on Wednesday staged a protest over rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and alleged mismanagement of transport ticket revenues.
The drivers, operating under the Association of Korope Drivers, disrupted services across parts of the state capital from the morning until about 2pm, leaving several commuters stranded.
The protesters gathered around Ayetoro Junction, where they parked their vehicles and reportedly prevented other drivers from picking up passengers.
According to the drivers, the rising cost of petrol, spare parts and food has made their operations increasingly difficult and unprofitable. They also called on the Osun State Government to investigate the management of daily transport ticket revenues collected from drivers.
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Following the protest, the association announced a new fare structure for various routes in Osogbo.
Short-distance trips within the city will now cost ₦300, while some longer routes will attract fares ranging from ₦700 to ₦1,200, depending on the destination.
The development is expected to affect commuters across Osogbo as transport operators struggle with increasing operational costs.
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