Bus Don Become Quiet Zone?” — Senate Approves ₦50,000 Fine for Hawking and Preaching Inside Commercial Buses

Nigeria Senate don approve amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act wey introduce tougher punishment for different traffic-related offences. Among the new provisions, anybody wey dey hawk, trade or preach inside commercial buses fit face ₦50,000 fine if the bill eventually receive presidential assent and become law.

The development don immediately spark nationwide discussion. While some Nigerians believe say the move fit improve road safety and reduce distractions for drivers and passengers, others dey wonder how the law go affect thousands of people wey depend on bus preaching and roadside hawking to survive. For now, the bill has not yet become law because e still dey await presidential assent.

Senate Don Turn Bus to “No Disturbance” Department

According to the amended bill, the objective na to reduce distractions inside commercial vehicles and promote safer road transport. Supporters argue say drivers need full concentration, and too much activity inside buses fit increase the risk of accidents.

For social media, however, Nigerians no waste time. Some joke say conductors go soon need appointment before shouting “Oshodi! CMS! Obalende!” Others laugh say motivational speakers and snack sellers fit now begin look for offices instead of buses.

Senate’s New Bus Offence Bill Triggers Mixed Reactions

Many road safety advocates welcome the amendment, saying reducing unnecessary distractions inside moving vehicles fit improve passenger safety. Dem believe say commercial buses suppose focus on transportation instead of becoming marketplaces or mobile crusade grounds.

On the other hand, some citizens argue say enforcement should be balanced and humane, especially considering the economic realities facing many Nigerians. They also stress that because the bill is still awaiting presidential assent, the proposed penalties are not yet in force.

For now, the amended FRSC Act still dey wait for presidential assent before e become law across Nigeria. Whether the proposal remain as approved or undergo further changes, e don already generate serious conversation about road safety, public order and livelihoods. Stay with OGM News Pidgin as we go continue follow every new development on this story.