FG suspends airport taxi services in Abuja airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) has suspended airport taxi services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The suspension, which is with immediate effect, according to FAAN was due to unresolved factional disputes amongst the car hire operators.
FAAN explained that the dispute has been affecting airport car hire service operations.
This was contained in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection of FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua.
The Authority advised airport users and passengers to use secured alternative means of transportation or e-hailing services in and out of the airport pending the resolution of the dispute.
The statement reads: “The FAAN wishes to inform the general public that the airport car 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”.
FAAN however stated that normal car hire services will resume as soon as their differences are resolved. Nation
