Freetown, Sierra Leone – In response to the recent public announcement regarding the reduction in the wholesale price of a bag of rice, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, in collaboration with the Motor Drivers Union and other key stakeholders in the transport sector, has officially revised public transportation fares for the carriage of rice.
Effective Friday, January 17, 2025, new transportation fares for trailers and trucks from Freetown to various destinations across the country will come into effect. This measure is expected to ease the financial burden on consumers and encourage equitable distribution of rice nationwide.
Revised Transportation Fares
For Trailers (Fare per Bag):
– Freetown to Bo: Old Fare – NLe 22 | New Fare – NLe 17
– Freetown to Kenema: Old Fare – NLe 18 | New Fare – NLe 15
– Freetown to Kono: Old Fare – NLe 23 | New Fare – NLe 20
– Freetown to Makeni: Old Fare – NLe 20 | New Fare – NLe 17
– Freetown to Kabala: Old Fare – NLe 23 | New Fare – NLe 17
– Freetown to Port Loko: Old Fare – NLe 30 | New Fare – NLe 25
– Freetown to Kailahun: Old Fare – NLe 22 | New Fare – NLe 17
For Trucks (Fare per Bag):
– Freetown to Bo: Old Fare – NLe 24 | New Fare – NLe 19
– Freetown to Kenema: Old Fare – NLe 25 | New Fare – NLe 20
– Freetown to Kono: Old Fare – NLe 25 | New Fare – NLe 20
– Freetown to Makeni: Old Fare – NLe 22 | New Fare – NLe 17
– Freetown to Kabala: Old Fare – NLe 27 | New Fare – NLe 22
– Freetown to Port Loko: Old Fare – NLe 24 | New Fare – NLe 19
– Freetown to Matru: Old Fare – NLe 35 | New Fare – NLe 30
– Freetown to Kambia: Old Fare – NLe 27 | New Fare – NLe 22
– Freetown to Kamakwie: Old Fare – NLe 35 | New Fare – NLe 30
– Freetown to Pujehun: Old Fare – NLe 35 | New Fare – NLe 30
– Freetown to Mile 91: Old Fare – NLe 23 | New Fare – NLe 18
– Freetown to Moyamba: Old Fare – NLe 26 | New Fare – NLe 21
The Ministry emphasizes that these revised rates will ensure fair pricing and boost economic activity by facilitating more affordable food distribution across Sierra Leone.
This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to alleviate the cost of living and promote national development.
