On February 19, 2026, riders reportedly gathered at the FCT Administration Secretariat to protest fresh levies being added on top of what they already pay to the area councils.
According to riders’ spokesperson Olawale Ilesanmi, many riders already pay about ₦13,000 yearly across AMAC, Bwari, and Gwagwalada, but a “new revenue collector” is now demanding an extra ₦25,000 in the name of the FCT Administration.
They also complained about bikes being impounded until the new fee is paid, and a ₦300 ticket charged each time they enter most markets across Abuja.
Reports say the protest was later suspended after officials from the FCT Transportation Secretariat stepped in and met with rider leaders.
At Peng Logistics, we’re big on compliance, but we’re also big on sanity. Taxes and levies should be clear, single-lane, and receipted, not layered until people can’t breathe.
Riders shouldn’t have to guess who is legitimate, who is collecting twice, or how to avoid harassment on the road.
We support a better system: one transparent framework, one accountable channel, and proper engagement with rider groups and delivery companies.
A stable Abuja delivery ecosystem needs rules, yes. But it also needs fairness and clarity, so riders can work, businesses can sell, and customers can receive their items without stress.
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