FCT residents seek more CNG buses to ameliorate transport challenges
Naija News • Feb 23
**Transport Woes in Abuja: FCT Residents Call for More CNG Buses**
Abuja, the nation's capital, is still grappling with the challenges of transportation. Despite efforts by the government to alleviate this burden, commuters continue to face difficulties in accessing safe and affordable public transport. In a recent development, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the federal government to provide more Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease transportation woes in the area.
The government's initiative, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), has been in operation since October 2023. Under this scheme, CNG buses have been deployed to the FCT, including four 50-seater hybrid buses. However, commuters argue that the number of buses is insufficient to meet the growing demand for public transport.
Civil servants and commuters alike have expressed frustration with the limited availability of CNG buses on major routes. Many passengers are forced to wait for hours before boarding a bus, making the experience of using public transport even more daunting. Some have even questioned the effectiveness of the intervention, citing the fact that fares charged by CNG buses are not significantly lower than those of conventional commercial vehicles.
For commuters, the promise of cleaner and cheaper public transport has yet to be fully realized. While the government's efforts are laudable, more needs to be done to address the transport challenges facing Abuja residents. Providing more CNG buses is a crucial step in addressing this issue and making public transport a more viable option for commuters.
Ultimately, the success of the Pi-CNG initiative depends on the government's ability to listen to the concerns of commuters and respond with tangible solutions. By heeding the call of FCT residents, the government can take a significant step towards making Abuja's transportation system more efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly.