CNG buses transported 324,000 passengers in six months in Ogun: Official
The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered mass transit in Ogun has provided cheaper and safer movement for over 324,000 residents since it started operations in December 2023.
The spokesperson of the ministry of transportation, Babajide Jokotagba, confirmed this to journalists in Abeokuta on Friday.
He said, ” The six months reported was from December 2023 when the buses started operations to May 30.”
According to the spokesperson , the buses move about 1,800 passengers daily.
“Presently about 13 buses are working and the 13 buses move about 1,800 passengers daily.
”No fewer than 10 large buses are presently working in Mowe and there are 3 buses working within Abeokuta metropolis,” he said .
According to Mr Jokotagba, about 17 of the buses were launched in October, 2023., out of which 15 were already plying roads.
”About 10 buses take- off from Mowe and pick passengers Ibafo, Arepo, and Berger axis of the ever-busy expressway,”
“The other three buses move residents’ within Abeokuta axis,” he said.
Mr Jokotagba said the buses were part of the efforts to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal by the federal government.
The spokesperson further confirmed that efforts were being made to ensure that more stations were constructed in order to improve the operation of the buses.
(NAN)
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