The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, has announced a 7% decrease in public transportation fares across Freetown and provincial routes. The new fares take effect today, Friday, July 25, 2025.

This decision follows the reduction in the pump price of petrol and diesel from NLe 27.00 to NLe 25.00 per litre. The Ministry collaborated with the Motor Drivers Union and other key stakeholders to ensure the fare adjustments reflect the reduced fuel costs, providing relief to commuters.

Key Changes in Transportation Fares ;

●Podapoda (Shared Taxi) Fares Within Freetown  

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Lumley – Regent Roa: Reduced from NLe 5 to NLe 4

-Aberdeen – Regent Road: Reduced from NLe 5 to NLe 4 

– Waterloo – Bombay Street: Reduced from NLe 11  to NLe 9 

– Lumley – Jui: Reduced from NLe 16 to NLe 15

-Wilberforce – Jui: Reduced from NLe 12 to NLe 10

 

●Kekeh (Tricycle) Fares Within Freetown 

– Lumley – Wilberforce: Reduced from NLe 6 to NLe 5

-Aberdeen Road – Aberdeen:  Reduced from NLe 6 to NLe 5

Congo Cross – Wilberforce: Reduced from NLe 6 to NLe 5

 

●Bike (Motorcycle) Fares Within Freetown 

Model – Fourah Bay College: Reduced from NLe 10 to NLe 8  

Aberdeen – Lumley: Reduced from NLe 10 to NLe 8

Upgun – Dworzack Junction: Reduced from NLe 10 to NLe 8  

 

●Provincial and Long-Distance Routes

Freetown – Kailahun: Reduced from NLe 250 to NLe 230  

Freetown – Kono: Reduced from NLe 190 to NLe 170  

Freetown – Makeni: Reduced from NLe 120 to NLe 100 

Freetown – Bo (Government Bus): Reduced from NLe 120 to NLe 110 

Freetown – Kenema (Government Bus): Reduced from NLe 130 to NLe 120  

The Ministry noted that inter-district fares will be further adjusted after an upcoming committee visit to the districts.

The government urges all transport operators to comply with the new fare structure and warns against overcharging.