A man has ignited heated debates online after sharing his disbelief and frustration over being charged N35,000 for a taxi ride to a hotel located just outside an airport, a fare he described as “completely unreasonable.”
In his post on X, the man expressed shock at the taxi fare, emphasizing that he is an ordinary traveler and not a high-profile individual who could justify such an excessive expense. He noted that the distance between the airport and the hotel was short, and he had expected a reasonable charge for the trip.
Traveller appeals to authorities over exorbitant fare
According to his post, the shocking fare prompted him to consider alternative ways to reach his hotel, including walking, due to his disbelief at being asked for such an amount. He also publicly called on the immigration authorities to intervene, insisting that the overcharge was unfair and contrary to acceptable service standards for airport transportation.
He further argued that travelers should not be subjected to extortion-like pricing, especially for trips covering short distances from airports, highlighting a broader problem of overcharging that he says many visitors and commuters face on a daily basis.
Public reactions and outrage
The post quickly went viral, drawing thousands of comments and reactions from social media users, who expressed a mix of outrage, sarcasm, and sympathy. Many shared their own experiences of being overcharged at airports, amplifying the discussion about the lack of regulation and transparency in airport taxi services.
@dr_progno commented: “Unfortunately, Festus Keyamo cannot deny not being involved in all these abnormal extortions going on around the aviation ministry. You people have opened a cash flow that will definitely choke you guys very soon.”
@AustinINstate added: “I used Okada nearby at OH airport I know send anybody papa. Make people dey spend anyhow dem like.”
@Ben5XCEED said: “So much for ‘renewed hope.’ ‘Segé’ dey load from 2026!”
@KingdavidEI wrote: “Immigration way dey find their cut of your money.”
Many users also debated whether travelers should pay the fare under protest or refuse service entirely, with some suggesting that airport authorities should enforce standardized pricing to protect passengers from excessive charges.
Video evidence sparks wider discussion
A video shared alongside the post shows the man pleading with the taxi driver while clearly distressed, highlighting the frustration of travelers who feel powerless against inflated transportation costs at airports. The clip has been widely shared, fueling discussions about the need for regulatory oversight and traveler protection.
Watch the video below…
Man laments calls for immigration to intervene because airport taxi ask him to pay 35k for an hotel destination just outside the airport. pic.twitter.com/pm2ZWTG0T0
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) December 23, 2025