The Federal Government has launched a free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus service in Abuja to help reduce transportation expenses for residents in the capital city.
The CNG buses began operations on December 2, 2024, as announced in a video shared by the Presidential CNG Initiative on its X (formerly Twitter) page. These buses are set to operate along popular routes connecting suburban areas in Abuja, such as Mararaba to Eagle Square and Berger bus stop.
The government has stated that passengers can ride the buses free of charge for the next 40 days, with the free service concluding on January 6, 2025.
Last week, through the Ministry of Transportation, the government handed over 15 CNG-powered buses to three transportation unions to address the high cost of transportation in the capital.
The unions that benefited from this initiative include the National Road Transport Workers Union, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria.
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