The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has handed over five electric buses to transport operators in Kano to provide affordable transportation for commuters. The 20-seater electric buses were given to two transport operators, Camel Mobility and Kano Metropolitan Transport Company, in Kano State. This initiative aims to promote cleaner, safer, more affordable, and sustainable transportation across the country.
Speaking at the handover ceremony in Kano, Ahmed Katuka, Manager, Assets of Pi-CNG & EV, said the deployment was expected to reduce transport fares for commuters by at least 40 per cent. The electric buses are in addition to the existing fleet of 14-seater and high-capacity buses already deployed to the state. This strategic intervention shows the Federal Government's determination to accelerate the transition towards cleaner energy and modern mobility solutions.
The initiative is part of the Federal Government's commitment to promoting cleaner, safer, more affordable, and sustainable transportation across the country. The deployment is expected to significantly reduce the cost of transportation for commuters, with fares projected to be at least 40 per cent lower than prevailing conventional transport fares. This will contribute to reducing carbon emissions, improving passenger safety and comfort, and promoting environmentally friendly urban mobility.
Responding after receiving the vehicles, the Chief Operating Officer of Camel Mobility, Ahmed Garba-Ahmed, commended the Chairman of Pi-CNG & EV for the initiative and innovation in the sector. He described the electric vehicle sector as a large ecosystem and welcomed the development, adding that it would provide efficient transport solutions for the people of Kano.
Garba-Ahmed pledged that the vehicles would be put to use to ease transportation for residents of Kano. He noted that similar buses were already operating in Abuja, Lagos, and other states across the country. He appealed to the Kano State Government to provide dedicated corridors, bus stops, an enabling environment, and adequate security arrangements to ensure the efficient operation of the vehicles.
The Manager of the Kano Division of the Kano Metropolitan Transport Company, Ahmad Rufai-Yusuf, said the initiative would reduce motorists' fuel costs and, in turn, lower transport fares for passengers. The deployment of electric buses is expected to have a positive impact on the transportation sector in Kano, providing commuters with affordable and sustainable transportation options.
The Federal Government's initiative to deploy electric buses in Kano is a significant step towards promoting cleaner energy and modern mobility solutions. The deployment of five electric buses is expected to be the first of many, as the government aims to strengthen public transportation infrastructure and empower private sector operators to provide efficient transport solutions for Nigerians.
Key points
- The Federal Government aims to reduce transport fares by 40% with the deployment of electric buses in Kano.
- The initiative is part of the government's commitment to promoting cleaner, safer, more affordable, and sustainable transportation across the country.
- The deployment of electric buses is expected to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmentally friendly urban mobility.
