Commuters planning to travel to Bille Kingdom for the upcoming Yuletide season will benefit from a reduced fare. Thanks to a deal brokered by the Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Agiriye Monima Harry, with members of the Marine Outboard Drivers Association of Bille/Ke waterways, the fare has been reduced from N6,000 to N5,000.
This fare reduction was agreed upon on November 29th following extensive discussions on strategies to enhance waterway security during and after the festive season.
The Council Chairman assured the Association that the necessary measures would be implemented to ensure the safety of commuters traveling to coastal communities for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He also announced that the Council would provide life jackets to these communities as a preventative measure against water accidents.
Furthermore, he pledged to collaborate with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to address security challenges on the waterways comprehensively.
Earlier, Engr. Flag Sanipe, the leader of the delegation, had informed the Chairman about the security concerns faced by boat operators and commuters on the Bille route, urging immediate intervention.
