Yemi Olakitan
The Ogun State Government has announced the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses of the tagged ‘DapoCNG Bus’ on Monday which it said will begin operations along the Mowe-Ibafo-Berger, Lagos axis of the state.
The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Gbenga Dairo, said the buses are to operate ahead of the introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along the axis.
Dairo, who said fares on the CNG powered buses range from N200 to N400 only, said that they would be operating from 6am to 9pm from Mondays to Saturdays and 7am to 6pm on Sundays with bus stops at Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro, Arepo, and New Garage in Berger.
According to the commissioner every necessary arrangement had been concluded with all the stakeholders, including transport unions and local government officials, for the smooth take-off of the scheme.
He said, “Expectations are quite high, the services are much anticipated, and the timing of start of operations with Christmas activities at the RCCG Camp are much valued by commuters.
“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 had said the deployment of CNG Technology and E- Mobility is a better alternative and viable means of transportation in Ogun State.
According to him, the launch on October 30 of 17 converted vehicles in the maiden scheme, 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.
The governor said the scheme, which started along Adatan to the Ita-Oshin corridor in the Abeokuta metropolis, would be extended to other towns and cities in the state.
