Infrastructure, execution gaps dog national bus fare reduction target
Nigeria is pushing to reduce transportation costs by transitioning to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. Despite government efforts to increase refueling infrastructure, commuters continue to face high transport fares.
Why it matters
The success of this initiative is critical for mitigating the economic impact of fuel subsidy removals on the Nigerian population.
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Despite the Federal Government’s push to make Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) a cheaper alternative for commuters, transportation costs may remain elevated across Nigeria, exposing the infrastructure and implementation gaps that could limit the impact of the October 1 fare-reduction target.
This is despite assurances from the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) yesterday that CNG and electric mobility interventions had already reduced fares on several routes across the country, with more reductions expected as states deploy additional vehicles and expand supporting infrastructure.
The development comes more than three years after the removal of petrol subsidy in May 2023, which significantly increased the operating costs of commercial transport operators and pushed fares higher.
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