Table of Contents
- Clarification on Electric Buses
- Transport Commissioner's Assurance
- Central Bus Terminal Development
- Support from Transport Corporation
The Abia State government has clarified that the introduction of electric buses in the state is not aimed at undermining the existing transport companies.
The State’s Commissioner for Transport, Chimezie Ukaegbu, provided this assurance on Thursday during his visit to the Abia Line Network Company in Umuahia.
He explained that the electric buses, which are set to be introduced, are intended exclusively for urban mass transit. This initiative, he stated, will foster development and encourage other transport companies to enhance their services.
Ukaegbu noted that the central bus terminal, currently under construction in Umuahia by the administration of Governor Alex Otti, is designed to bring order to the state’s capital and unify the transport system. This terminal will serve as a comprehensive hub for all transport companies.
The commissioner urged the staff and management of the company to work diligently, collaborate as a team, avoid complacency, and strive to achieve meaningful and desired outcomes.
The chairman of the Abia State Transport Corporation, Emmanuel Ufomba, while expressing his company’s support for the government, requested that the state address the repair of their dilapidated structures.
What is the purpose of introducing electric buses in Abia State?
The electric buses are intended solely for urban mass transit, aimed at promoting development and encouraging existing transport companies to enhance their services.
How will the new central bus terminal impact transport in Umuahia?
The central bus terminal is designed to bring order to the capital and unify the transport system, serving as a central hub for all transport companies.
What did the Commissioner urge the transport company staff to do?
The Commissioner urged the staff and management to work harder, collaborate as a team, avoid complacency, and give their best to achieve meaningful results.
What support did the chairman of the Transport Corporation offer?
The chairman pledged his company’s support for the government and requested repairs to the dilapidated structures of the state.
