‘No Plans To Increase Fare  From PH To Bonny’

Ahead of this year’s Christmas, boat drivers under the umbrella of Bonny Maritime Transport Association (BMTA) say there is no plan to increase transport fare from Port Harcourt to Bonny Island.
The body said the fare from Port Harcourt to Bonny remains N2,200 per passenger plying the route.
Speaking with The Tide on Tuesday through a telephone interview, a staff of BMTA, Port Harcourt branch, Chief Kim’s George, said all boat drivers were advised not to hike fare from Port Harcourt to Bonny, but to maintain the normal N 2,200 per head.
He lauded the state government for the deployment of three gunboats to Bonny routes to curb piracy.
George also thanked the Nigerian Navy and the Marine Police for the regular patrol of the Bonny waterways to ensure safety of lives and property.
On the issue of life vest, the boat driver said all passengers to Bonny now wear life jackets for safety.
“Passengers now comply with the wearing of life jackets while on board of a speed boat to Bonny.
“Bonny waterways is now safe and secure for sea travelers, three gunboats now patrol the channels and creeks, the Navy and the marine police are working tirelessly to reduce crimes on the waterways,” he said.