In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Nigerian government signed an agreement on Tuesday with taxi operators
at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to convert vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas .
During the signing ceremony, Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director and Chief Executive of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative , revealed that passengers could expect a 30 per cent discount on shuttle fares once the conversion is fully implemented. The discount will vary based on the distance travelled, with a red card system being introduced to display prices and discounts according to the passenger’s destination. Regular monitoring will ensure compliance and effectiveness of the initiative.
The programme has established partnerships with accredited conversion centres and expanded CNG refilling infrastructure in Abuja from one to seven stations in just a year.
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