{
  "id": 8515817,
  "title": "Tinubu directs states to cut transport fares as CNG programme targets October 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tinubu-directs-states-to-cut-transport-fares-as-cng-programme-targets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T17:53:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/tinubu-directs-states-to-cut-transport-fares-as-cng-programme-targets-october-1/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has instructed state governments to implement lower fares for transportation powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from October 1. This directive came during a recent update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, which was discussed in a meeting with the 36 state governors on August 27. Tinubu emphasized the goal of reducing transportation costs for Nigerians through this initiative, urging states to collaborate with transport unions and commercial operators to facilitate vehicle conversion and infrastructure development. As of now, CNG-powered and electric buses have been deployed in several regions, providing affordable transportation while significantly reducing costs for commuters. For instance, in Borno State, CNG and electric public transport services are operating between N50 and N100 per ride on routes previously charged between N300 and N600. The President highlighted that the programme has already resulted in lower fares in multiple areas, such as Oyo State, where fares on the Lagos-Ibadan route have been reduced from approximately N8,000 to N3,200. In Enugu, the fare on the Enugu-Nsukka route decreased from N2,500 to N1,500, and in Plateau State, CNG-supported buses carry around 13,000 commuters daily at a cost of N200, compared to commercial fares exceeding N500. Tinubu also pointed out that the Federal Government is working with the National Union of Road Transport Workers to deliver 40% fare reductions on CNG-converted commercial vehicles across Abuja commuter routes. With Nigeria's abundant natural gas resources, the government aims to harness this potential to mitigate the impact of volatile global energy prices on transportation costs.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has directed state governments to ensure that the benefits of cheaper Compressed Natural Gas-powered transportation are reflected in the fares paid by commuters from October 1. The President gave the directive on Saturday while providing an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, which followed his August 27 meeting with the […] The post Tinubu directs…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Nigerians will pay less for transport in October – Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/breaking-nigerians-will-pay-less-for-transport-in-october-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-09-19T15:00:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "BREAKING: Nigerians already enjoying cheaper transport fares – Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/breaking-nigerians-already-enjoying-cheaper-transport-fares-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-09-19T16:05:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}