The fare of transportation per drop has been increased by operators of the famous minibus known as "Korope" in Osogbo, the capital of the State of Osun.

The fare per drop will increase to N100 from N50 starting Monday, May 17 in Osogbo, the state capital, and major towns across the state, according to the drivers.

On Friday in the state capital, an OSUN DEFENDER reporter saw the notice given to passengers as they boarded the minibuses.

“This is to notify all commercial mini bus drivers in Osogbo metropolis that the fare per drop will be N100 as of Monday, May 17,” the notice said in Yoruba.

“Anyone who contravenes this increment will pay a fine of N5,000. This is the joint decision of all mini bus drivers (Korope) in Osogbo,” endorsed by the drivers’ union stated.