{
  "id": 11399366,
  "title": "Ekiti deploys CNG buses to cut transport fares by 50%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ekiti-deploys-cng-buses-to-cut-transport-fares-by-50-11399366",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T08:56:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ekiti-deploys-cng-buses-to-cut-transport-fares-by-50/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ekiti State Government has begun introducing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of its strategy to reduce transport fares by 50 percent and ease the financial strain on residents. Governor Biodun Oyebanji unveiled the initiative during the official inauguration of 15 CNG buses at the Ekiti State Transportation Agency in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday. The 15 buses, donated by the Federal Government, represent the initial phase of the project and were celebrated as part of Nigeria's Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of Ekiti State. Oyebanji, accompanied by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, stated that the buses would be distributed to unions and managed by the agency, with the goal of passing the cost savings onto commuters. The governor emphasized that reducing transportation costs was essential to alleviating the economic burden on citizens, as transportation contributes significantly to economic challenges. Oyebanji praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's support for the initiative, noting that the provision of the CNG buses would greatly contribute to reducing the transportation costs for residents. The Director-General of the Ekiti State Transportation Agency, Tajudeen Akingbolu, confirmed that the routes for the CNG buses have been mapped out and will connect Ado-Ekiti with major cities like Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha, and Abuja. The initiative aims to provide residents with more affordable and reliable interstate transportation while easing the impact of high transport fares on commuters. The state government plans to expand the fleet of CNG buses to benefit more residents with lower transportation costs.",
  "summary": "The Ekiti State Government has commenced the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas buses as part of measures to reduce transport fares by 50 per cent and ease the burden of transportation costs on residents. Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced the initiative on Thursday during the official flag-off of 15 CNG buses at the premises of the Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ekiti deploys CNG buses to cut transport fares by 50%",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ekiti-deploys-cng-buses-to-cut-transport-fares-by-50",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:44:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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