Rising bus fares leave Ethiopian families stranded

At the Lamberet Long-Distance Bus Station near Asmara Road, soaring fares caused by uncoordinated rules and an imported fuel shock are stranding families and forcing students to ration trips home.

Drivers wait idly while merchants shrink their margins as ordinary travel becomes unaffordable. The changes are affecting the country's busiest bus terminal.

Students are cutting back on journeys home due to the higher costs. The situation stems directly from recent fuel price pressures and regulatory issues.

The report highlights how these factors are disrupting daily life for many Ethiopians relying on bus services.

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Crowded empty bus stops and sparse buses on Buenos Aires streets amid 40% service drop from fuel crisis.
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UBA study reveals 40% drop in AMBA buses

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A report from the UBA's Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy (IIEP) shows that bus services in the AMBA dropped up to 40% on interjurisdictional lines due to fuel price surges from the war in Iran and outdated subsidies. The operational fleet is 12% smaller than in 2019. If costs are passed to users, fares could rise another 16%.

Thousands of students heading home for April holidays have been stranded nationwide due to a crackdown on public service vehicles by authorities. The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) says the operation has caused a shortage of vehicles and fare hikes. The situation exposes young travellers to risks.

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Bus companies in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) declared an emergency over a $128 billion state debt and rising diesel prices. They threatened deeper frequency cuts, especially at night, if no deal is reached by Thursday, April 30. Services have already dropped up to 40%, per a UBA report.

Ride-hailing drivers in Kenya have threatened a nationwide strike today over rising fuel costs and low fares set by app companies.

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Amid South Africa's ongoing fuel supply challenges and ahead of sharp price hikes on April 1, the City of Tshwane has warned of disruptions to its bus services. All depots have run out of fuel, with only 65 out of 155 planned shifts operating on Monday.

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has issued a statement clarifying its pricing adjustments for electric vehicle boda boda operators after some riders held peaceful protests over earnings and costs.

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