CNG bus service
A free compressed natural gas bus service has been launched by the Federal Government in Abuja to lower the cost of transportation for Nigerians living in the capital.
The CNG buses began operations on December 2, 2024, as shown in a video shared by the Presidential CNG Initiative on its X (formerly Twitter) page.
The buses, according to reports, will run along popular routes from suburbs in Abuja, such as Mararaba to Eagle Square and the Berger bus stop.
The government had said that the buses would convey passengers free of charge for the next 40 days.
The free bus ride will end on January 6, 2025.
Last week, the government, through the Ministry of Transportation, handed over 15 compressed natural gas-powered buses to three transport unions to ease the high cost of transportation in the capital city.
The transport unions that benefitted from the gesture include the National Road Transport Workers Union, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria.
In a video obtained by our correspondent on Monday, commuters who benefitted from the program commended the government initiative to reduce the costs of transportation.
One of the respondents, Fatima, said, “I just boarded a CNG bus going to Maraba, and we were asked not to pay, and I didn’t pay. I hope it will continue for long.
“I like it very much; I know this is the beginning of good things that will happen to Nigerian people.”
Another respondent, Blessing, said, “If they’re doing like this, we’ll be happy. After this one now, let them bring down the price. That’s why I said after this one they should.”
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