{
  "id": 17580383,
  "title": "FG hands five electric buses to Kano transport firms, targets 40% fare cut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/fg-hands-five-electric-buses-to-kano-transport-firms-targets-40-fare",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T10:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/11/01/fg-hands-five-electric-buses-to-kano-transport-firms-targets-40-fare-cut/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government, via the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), has presented five electric buses to Kano transport firms. This initiative aims to cut commuter fares by at least 40% and promote cleaner energy. The five electric buses, each capable of seating 20 passengers, were handed over to Camel Mobility and Kano Metropolitan Transport Company at a ceremony in Kano. Pi-CNG & EV Manager, Ahmed Katuka, explained that the deployment would also lower carbon emissions and enhance passenger safety and comfort. The transport operators expressed their welcome for the deployment, but also noted that adequate infrastructure and operating conditions are essential to maximize the benefits of electric mobility in Kano.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government, through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), has handed over five electric buses to transport operators in Kano State, targeting a 40% reduction in fares for commuters. The post FG hands five electric buses to Kano transport firms, targets 40% fare cut appeared first on Nairametrics .",
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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."
}