The Managing Director, Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA), Mrs. Edugie Agbonlahor, has stated that over 3.4 million Edo residents have to date benefited from the free bus service launched by the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to soak up the influence of the gas. the abolition of subsidies to the folks of the state.
The free transportation scheme was launched 5 months in the past (September 2023) for an preliminary interval of two months and was prolonged for one more three months till February 2024, in furtherance of presidency's dedication to the welfare of the Edo folks.
Nonetheless, it has been prolonged till April 2024, following the success achieved within the first two phases of the free transport scheme.
The free transport service covers all intra- and intercity routes operated by the state-owned Edo Metropolis Transport Providers (ECTS), together with Auchi – Igarra – Ibillo – Ososo; Uzebba-Ikhin – Otuo, and Abudu-Ubiaja, Abudu-Urhonigbe and Ewohimi to Ewatto.
The routes inside the metropolis are Ramat-Kingsquare; New Benin-Kingsquare; Kingsquare – Ekenwan Highway; Kingsquare-Airport Highway; Kingsquare – Sapele Highway and Kingsquare – Adesuwa, Kingsquare – Ogida; New Benin – Greater mission; Kingsquare-Ugbowo; Kingsquare-Agbor Highway; Kingsquare – Higher Sokponba; New Benin – Ugbowo and New Benin-Aduwawa.
In an announcement, the Managing Director, Edo State Transport Authority, stated the beneficiaries embody 95,812 intercity passengers and 330,8157 intracity passengers.
Based on her, “The free bus service launched by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led authorities to cushion the influence of the abolition of gas subsidy on the folks of Edo State continues to document success, with over 3,403,969 individuals who have benefited from the scheme within the first 5 years. months.
“The three,403,969 beneficiaries between September 11, 2023 and January 31, 2024 embody 95,812 intercity passengers and 330,8157 intracity passengers.”
“We’re happy with the influence of the scheme which has now been prolonged till April 2024, to constantly ease the stress and transportation burden on the folks of Edo State, amid the present financial realities.”
Agbonlahor, whereas assuring authorities's dedication to the welfare and well-being of Edo residents, urged Edo folks to make the most of the free bus service programme.
