Governor Dapo Abiodun says his government will start billing riders N2,500 to charge riders for the newly launched electric bike. 

Last week, Mr Abiodun launched the 2000 electric bikes and tricycles under the state’s E-Mobility pilot programme.

The governor explained that the three charging points had been put in place in the state capital, Abeokuta. 

He said e-bike owners could charge or swap their batteries in three locations across the metropolis.

“The users of these e-bikes will also be paying N2,500 for the charging of their batteries, which could last for a day. This is relatively cheap when compared to what they would be spending if they are to buy fuel.

“For now, the charging points for the e-bikes are only available in Abeokuta. There is one very close to the MKO Abiola International Stadium; there is one at Panseke and at Oke-Sokori,” the governor said through his media aide, Kayode Akinmade, in an interview with PUNCH.

He said the stations are connected to an uninterrupted Independent Power Plant (IPP), stressing that the issue of the epileptic power supply has been taken care of. 

He said the pilot programme started in Abeokuta, while other parts of the state would later come on board with the same gesture. 

Launching the initiative last week, Mr Abiodun said it would reduce the cost of transportation in the state while also ensuring a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions.

He explained that the initiative showed the commitment of his administration to mitigating the impact of the subsidy removal and the high cost of fuel while reducing transportation costs for our citizens.