The Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Students Pedestrian Traffic, Case of Bayero University, (buk), New Site, Kano

Subsidies generally refers to government financial support aimed at reducing the cost of essential goods or services for the populace. Subsidies can take various forms, including price controls, tax reductions, grants, and others. Fuel subsidies, though initially introduced to make petroleum products affordable for the average Nigerian, particularly benefiting low-income earners, have had far-reaching economic and social consequences. The research aim at the impacts of fuel subsidy removal on urban pedestrian traffic (a case study of Bayero University, Kano New Site). The findings of the study will provide valuable information on the impacts of fuel subsidy removal on urban mobility, particularly pedestrian traffic around Bayero University, Kano New Site. It will help policymakers understand how transportation cost changes affect commuting behaviors and infrastructure. The review will be organized in conceptual framework. This study used a survey research design to gather data. Primary data collection method was used to collect through structured questionnaires administered to students, staff, and other pedestrians. Random sampling technique was employed to ensure representation across different groups. A total of 150 respondents were selected. The research conclude that the fuel subsidy removal has had a noticeable impact on students' transportation habits, with a significant increase in daily transportation costs for many