Tinubu's CNG Transport Fare Cuts Face Implementation Issues
President Bola Tinubu's directive for a reduction in transport fares through the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses, effective from October 1, has not been successfully implemented across various states in Nigeria. Commuters are still paying the same or even higher fares, as transport unions report a lack of CNG buses.
Additionally, motorists have raised concerns about inadequate infrastructure, including insufficient refueling facilities and conversion centers. Ismaeel Ahmed, the Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicles, clarified that while some states have started reducing fares, October 1 was not a strict deadline for all states but rather the beginning of the Federal Government's monitoring of the rollout.
The situation reflects ongoing challenges in the transport sector as the government attempts to transition to more affordable and sustainable transport options.
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