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CNG Buses begin Operations at Mowe-Ibafo-Berger

Yemi Olakitan

The Ogun State Government has fulfilled it’s promise of rolling out Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses of at Mowe- Ibafo- Berger axis.
Tagged ‘DapoCNG Bus’ the project officially commenced on Monday, along the Mowe-Ibafo-Berger Lagos axis of the state.

According to the State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Gbenga Dairo, the buses are to operate ahead of the introduction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the area.

According to Mr. Dairo, transport rates on the CNG powered buses range from N200 to N400.00 maximum.

The Commissioner said every necessary arrangement has been concluded with all the stakeholders, including transport unions and local government officials, for the smooth take-off of the scheme.

The buses would be operating between 6 am to 9 pm from Mondays to Saturdays and 7 am to 6 pm on Sundays, with bus stops at Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro, Arepo, and New Garage in Berger.

“Commuters along that axis are encouraged to patronize these buses as they are convenient, safe and affordable with promises to give an endearing smooth experience while on the road,” Dairo said.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, while
announcing the deployment of CNG Technology and E- Mobility as a better alternative and viable means of transportation in the Gateway State with the launching on October 30, of 17 converted vehicles in the maiden scheme, said it was a cost-effective transportation system with little impact on the environment and a direct response by his administration devised to mitigate the adverse impact of fuel ‘subsidy removal’ on transport costs experienced by commuters in the state.

He said the scheme, which started along Adatan to Ita-Oshin corridor in the Abeokuta metropolis will be extended to other towns and cities in the state.

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