Edo: Obaseki Approves Free Transport Service (DETAILS)

Edo: Obaseki Approves Free Transport Service (DETAILS)

In response to the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidies, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has approved a free transport service for passengers on all routes operated by the state-owned Edo City Transport Ltd (ECTS).

This free bus service will be in effect from Monday, September 11, 2023, and will run daily from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm.

The Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Mr. Andrew Okungbowa, stated in a Monday press release that the aim of this free transport service is to alleviate the mobility challenges faced by citizens and improve their welfare in the face of the hardship caused by the federal government’s subsidy removal policy.

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The statement reads: “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has directed the State-owned transport company, Edo City Transport Ltd (ECTS), to commence free bus services to all passengers on all their routes with effect from 11th September 2023.

“The free bus service which spans an initial two-month period covers commuting within the Benin metropolis and from Benin-City to the major cities in the three senatorial districts.

“The Governor’s compassionate approval is aimed at providing succour to the people of Edo State in the light of the numerous challenges arising from the removal of the fuel subsidy.

“It is hoped that this transportation support of the caring Governor will significantly reduce the citizens’ mobility problems and improve their welfare within this period, while all efforts are being made to purchase new gas-powered buses for the State.”