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Ekiti targets 50% transport fare cut with CNG buses

The Ekiti State Government has inaugurated 15 CNG-powered buses donated by the Federal Government, aiming to cut transport fares by 50% for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-targets-50-transport-fare-cut-with-cng-buses/

Ekiti targets 50% transport fare cut with CNG buses

The Ekiti State Government has introduced 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses, donated by the Federal Government, to reduce transport fares for residents. According to This Day, the state aims to cut transport fares by 50 percent with the deployment of these buses.

The buses were officially flagged off by Governor Biodun Oyebanji at the Ekiti State Transportation Agency in Ado Ekiti. This Day reports that Oyebanji expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the intervention and noted that the provision of the buses would contribute significantly to making public transportation more affordable.

The governor also mentioned that the state plans to expand the fleet of vehicles to better serve residents. This Day stated that Oyebanji said the government would continue to explore avenues to reduce the burden on citizens.

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