Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced plans to cut transport fares by 50 percent and deployed 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses as part of efforts to ease mobility costs for residents.
The governor said the buses mark a significant step toward reducing transport expenses, aligning with directives from President Bola Tinubu. The announcement coincided with Nigeria's Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of Ekiti State's creation, according to Premium Times.
The deployment represents the state government's response to transport affordability pressures. CNG buses produce lower emissions than traditional diesel vehicles and typically operate at reduced fuel costs, which the state appears positioned to pass to commuters through the fare reduction.
No specific timeline for the full 50 percent fare cut implementation was provided in the source material. The source does not detail how many routes the 15 buses will serve, their capacity, or whether additional buses are planned.