The Benue Investment and Property Limited has received 20 electric/solar cars to launch its modern taxi service in Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo towns.

The Managing Director of BIPC, Raymond Asemakaha, while receiving the cars, said the development would reduce costs and allow citizens of the state to have value for their money as well as create jobs for youths.

He said that the company was targeting about 100 of the cars for taxi services.

Mr Asemakaha stated, “This initiative aims to provide efficient and cost-effective transportation, create jobs for local youth, and offer citizens better value for their money by reducing emissions contributing to a cleaner environment. The cars are zero-emission cars and eco-friendly, have a control system and a geofencing technology that can show the location and an in-built CCTV to track movement, monitor and ensure security of passengers. We are going to have an assembling and charging plant at our BIPC mergemax (CNG/Petrol Station) beside the head office. All the parts are going to be there for regular and routine maintenance, and a single charge is going to cover 500 kilometres.’’

According to him, a mobile app is being developed to allow commuters to book online and ensure seamless services 24 hours.

He lamented the increasing cost of transportation in Makurdi, noting that the initiative was part of the government’s deliberate efforts to crash prices of transportation.

Mr Asemakaha said the Benue Green Wheels initiative marks a vital step forward in promoting sustainable transport solutions and improving the quality of life for Benue residents to foster inclusive governance policy of the government. 

(NAN)