Niger State Orders Deployment Of Buses For Township Services

In view of the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycle in Minna metropolis, the Commissioner of Transport, in Niger state , Rahmatu Mohammed Yar’adua, has directed the deployment of buses for township services.

 

According to an announcement signed by  Santali Idris on Monday, 7.06.2021 stated that NSTA vehicles commenced township services over the weekend.

 

“Hence, NSTA vehicles commenced township services on Saturday 5th May, 2021. The vehicles will leave from: Mobil to Chanchaga, Mobil to Tudun Fulani, City gate round-about to Dutsen Kura junction, Kpakungu to Talba Estate and Mobil to Maitunbi at a subsidized rate.”

 

She said the measure is taken in the interim before the conclusion of modalities for the provision of permanent alternatives.

 

“These  bus stops are also temporary and will be evolving in line with emerging trends as operation continues.

 

The Commissioner urged Nigerlites to be patient and to persevere as Government fast tracks the process of mitigating the temporary inconveniences being experienced.

 

She noted that there are designated bus stops for ease of operation, which include:

CHANCHAGE ROUTE: Tunga roundabout, Landmark junction, Secretariat, COE, FGC junction and Con Oil.

 

BOSSO ROUTE: Central mosque, F-layout junction, Bahago junction, Randan ruwa, FUT gate, Tudun fulani.

 

WESTERN BYPASS: Brighter junction, Barikin sale junction, Sauke ka huta junction, Kpakungu, Kure market and Dutsen Kura Junction.

 

TALBA ESTATE: Justice Fati Lami CAILS, Gbeganu junction, Gurara junction, Talba Estate.

 

MAITUNBI: Democracy garden round about, Mobil, Kuta park, Flamingo, Maitunbi.