Kano Begins Mass Transportation, Launches 100 Buses And 50 Taxis

The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Sunday kick started the Kano city mass transit scheme, with 100 buses and 50 cabs.

While commissioning the scheme, the governor stated that the mass transit project is aimed at addressing transportation challenges along the Jogana, Yankura to Janguza areas of the state.

The vehicles adorned with green and white stripes was scheduled to commence operations immediately.

In his remarks on the occasion, Ganduje, said, “The construction and extension of many roads, flyovers and underpasses, including other infrastructure are considered necessary for an industrious city, like the metropolitan city of Kano.

“To ensure effective and sustainable benefits of the investment and functional transport, the infrastructure needs to be provided for an efficient mass transit system that will fit into the new prolific city, like Kano.