Nigerian States Expand CNG Bus Services to Cut Fares
Several Nigerian states, including Kwara, Ekiti, and Enugu, have introduced or expanded government-backed transport services featuring compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to alleviate commuting costs. In Lagos, 20 additional CNG buses have been added, increasing the fleet to about 170, but no new fare structure has been announced.
In Plateau, the Tin City Metro Bus scheme offers a ₦200 fare for a 23-kilometre journey, with plans for wider CNG adoption. Kwara's Transport Commissioner Aliyu Sabi reported that 20 federally supplied CNG buses are now operating on routes such as Ilorin–Abuja and Ilorin–Lagos, with an additional 10 buses expected.
Ekiti has rolled out 15 CNG buses, with Governor Biodun Oyebanji promising to expand the fleet. In Enugu, fares for government-operated CNG buses have reportedly decreased by over 50%, while commercial operators maintain their charges due to high fuel and maintenance costs.
The rollout of these services highlights ongoing challenges, including limited fleets and inadequate refueling infrastructure.
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