BREAKING: Mbah Abolishes Keke Ticket Fees in Enugu, Extends Tricycle Operations to 10pm

In a major development for commercial tricycle operators in Enugu State, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has announced the abolition of ticket fees paid by Keke operators, alongside an extension of their operating hours to 10:00 p.m.

The governor announced the measures on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the One Million Man March organised by the Tricycle Riders Union at Okpara Square, Enugu.

The directive, which takes immediate effect according to the announcement, is expected to provide financial relief to thousands of commercial tricycle operators who play a vital role in the state's urban and intra-city transportation system.

Under the new directive, commercial tricycle operators will no longer be required to pay the daily ticket fees and levies covered by the governor's announcement.

The decision is expected to ease the financial burden on operators, many of whom depend on daily earnings to meet operational expenses and support their families.

The development could also provide an opportunity for operators to retain a greater share of their earnings, potentially improving their livelihoods and supporting economic activities within the informal transport sector.

In a related announcement, Governor Mbah extended the operating hours for commercial tricycles to 10:00 p.m., modifying the previous restriction that limited their operations earlier in the evening.

The extension is expected to improve transportation options for residents who travel after regular working hours, including workers returning home late, traders concluding their daily business and residents participating in evening activities.

It could also support commercial activities by making tricycle transportation available for longer hours, particularly in areas where Keke remains a major means of connecting commuters to their destinations.

However, the extension of operating hours does not remove the need for operators to comply with applicable traffic regulations and security measures.

The announcements come amid efforts to improve transportation, support livelihoods and create a more enabling environment for small-scale operators across Enugu State.

Commercial tricycle operators serve as an important link in the state's transportation network, providing last-mile connectivity for commuters travelling within neighbourhoods and accessing major roads, markets, workplaces and other destinations.

The abolition of ticket fees and extension of operating hours are therefore expected to have implications beyond the operators themselves, potentially affecting commuters and businesses that depend on their services.

The practical impact of the measures will depend partly on their implementation and the extent to which the affected levies are discontinued across the relevant areas.

With the announcement made at Okpara Square, attention will now turn to the implementation of the directives and how the relevant transport and enforcement authorities communicate the changes to operators.

Tricycle operators will need clear guidance on the specific ticket fees covered by the abolition, while commuters will be watching to see how the extended operating hours affect access to transportation in the evening.

For residents, the extension to 10:00 p.m. could mean greater flexibility when planning journeys and conducting legitimate business after regular working hours.

The key takeaway: Governor Peter Mbah has announced two significant changes affecting commercial tricycle operations in Enugu State: the abolition of ticket fees covered by the directive and the extension of operating hours to 10:00 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT ONLINE NEWS will continue to follow developments surrounding the implementation of the announcements and their impact on tricycle operators and commuters across Enugu State.