Tag: Fare Reduction

Public Transport Update: Aftu Announces Fare Reduction Plans

The Association of Urban Transport Professionals (Aftu) is reducing minibus fares to 100 francs across its extensive network in Dakar, directly responding to a government-led initiative to lower living costs. This price cut, expected within a month, is a strategic move made possible by recent state reductions in fuel prices, demonstrating how coordinated policy can create tangible public benefit. The decision highlights a critical linkage between fuel subsidies and affordable public transit, offering a replicable model for easing urban economic pressure. Ultimately,