Abia did not ban tricycles, says commissioner
Abia State clarifies it has not banned tricycles (keke) but restricts them from long-distance routes for safety. Parks outside Nnenna-Oti Bus Terminal face Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-did-not-ban-tricycles-says-commissioner/
The Abia State Government has clarified that it has not banned the operation of tricycles, known as keke, in the state. Commissioner for Transport, Chimezie Ukaegbu, confirmed this on Friday, following a statement he released earlier on Thursday. The restriction only applies to long-distance passenger transportation, such as routes from Umuahia to Owerri, Obowo, Mbaise, and Arochukwu.
Ukaegbu emphasized that tricycles are not designed for such travel and pose safety risks. The state government has warned against illegal parks outside the Nnenna-Oti Bus Terminal in Umuahia, threatening to seal and fine them. Operators found at these parks would face impounding and prosecution. The government remains committed to safe, regulated, and efficient transportation across the state.
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