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The short answer
Most short trips in Kano are made by adaidaita sahu, the city's tricycles, which charge per passenger on shared routes and more for a charter (a drop). Fares are not published by any authority we could find and move with fuel prices, so ask the rider before boarding. In our labelled example, a worker making two shared trips each way on 22 working days spends ₦35,200 a month.
How people get around Kano
The tricycle, called adaidaita sahu in Kano and Keke Napep in much of the country, is the backbone of local transport. A Kano police statement of August 2025, reported by Peoples Gazette, used both names. Alongside tricycles there are shared taxis and minibuses on the main roads, and private cars. Commercial motorcycle rules in Kano have changed over the years, so check current rules with the state traffic agency before relying on motorcycles for paid trips.
How tricycle fares work
There is no official fare table for adaidaita sahu that we could find. Riders set fares by custom, and they rise when fuel prices go up. Three things decide what you pay:
- Shared or charter: on a shared route you pay for your seat and the rider picks up others. A charter, often called a drop, takes you alone to your destination and costs several times more.
- Distance and route: short hops inside one neighbourhood cost the least; trips across the city, or off the main roads, cost more.
- Time and conditions: fares rise at night, in heavy rain, during fuel scarcity and on festival days.
Agree the fare before you board, especially for a charter, and carry small notes. If you use a ride-hailing app, the app shows the price before you confirm.
Example fares
The figures below are invented examples to show how the parts compare. They are not measured Kano fares; ask the rider for the current price.
| Trip (example) | Shared seat | Charter (drop) |
|---|---|---|
| Short hop within a neighbourhood | ₦200 | ₦800 |
| Across two or three areas | ₦400 | ₦1,500 |
| Across the city | ₦600 | ₦2,500 |
| Shared taxi on a main road | ₦500 | Not usual |
Worked example: a monthly commute
A worker lives in an outer area and works in the city centre. Each way, they take one shared tricycle to a main road (₦200) and one shared taxi to work (₦600). All figures are examples.
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₦200 + ₦600 | ₦800 |
| Per day, there and back | ₦800 x 2 | ₦1,600 |
| 22 working days | ₦1,600 x 22 | ₦35,200 |
| Two charter trips in the month (late nights) | ₦2,500 x 2 | ₦5,000 |
| Monthly total | ₦40,200 |
₦35,200 + ₦5,000 = ₦40,200. If fares rose by a quarter after a fuel price increase, the shared trips alone would cost ₦44,000. Building a margin into your budget avoids running short at the end of the month. Our guide to budgeting for your commute shows how to set one.
Rules riders and passengers should know
Kano police warned in August 2025 that underage tricycle riders would be arrested and prosecuted, and that parents, guardians and tricycle owners who allow them to ride face penalties. The warning followed 16 serious road accidents that month that police linked to underage drivers. The command set up an enforcement team and asked residents to report reckless driving at the nearest police station.
If you plan to ride a tricycle for a living, you need a driver's licence. The FRSC licence portal lists ₦7,000 for three years and ₦11,000 for five years for Class A (motorcycles), and ₦15,000 and ₦21,000 for other classes; check which class applies to tricycles with FRSC, as fees have been reviewed. Operators also pay registration and state or local permits, which differ by area. See driver's licence in Kano and starting a transport business.
Staying safe
- Choose an adult rider and a tricycle in good condition.
- Avoid boarding a tricycle that already has strangers in it at night.
- Note the tricycle's number before you get in.
- Keep your phone out of sight on the open sides of a tricycle.
Ways to cut the monthly transport bill
- Use shared routes for regular trips and keep charters for late nights or heavy loads.
- Walk the last short stretch where it is safe, instead of paying for a second tricycle.
- Agree a weekly rate with a regular rider for a fixed route, such as a school run; many riders accept a set weekly amount paid in advance.
- Share a charter with colleagues or neighbours heading the same way.
- Combine errands into one trip to the market rather than several.
As an example only, a parent paying ₦1,500 a day for a child's school run on 20 school days spends ₦30,000 a month; a weekly arrangement at ₦6,500 would cost ₦26,000 for four weeks, a saving of ₦4,000. Agree in advance what happens on days the rider cannot come, and pay weekly rather than for the whole term.
Where Pryme fits
A Personal Assistant Agent, Eva by default, can track what you spend on transport and remind you when the weekly amount is running low; it prepares, and nothing moves without your approval. See the Personal Assistant. Loans on Spaces can be used with transport merchants in the Spaces network, which currently operates in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, not Kano.
Questions people ask
How much is keke fare in Kano?
There is no official fare table. Riders set fares by custom, and they move with fuel prices. A shared seat costs much less than a charter; ask before boarding.
What is adaidaita sahu?
It is the Kano name for the commercial tricycle, known as Keke Napep in much of Nigeria.
Is okada allowed in Kano?
Rules on commercial motorcycles in Kano have changed over the years. Check the current position with the state traffic agency before relying on them.
What happens if an underage person rides a tricycle in Kano?
Kano police said in August 2025 that underage riders would be arrested and prosecuted, and that parents and tricycle owners who allow it face penalties.
Sources
- Peoples Gazette: Kano police warn underage tricycle riders (11 Aug 2025) · accessed Oct 2026
- FRSC: Driver's licence portal FAQ · accessed Oct 2026
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