This is the pilot stage of the intra- city transportation system with 100 high-capacity buses and 50 taxis.
Government on Sunday unveiled 100 luxury buses and 50 taxis, which it said will aid efficient intra-city transportation in the state.The shuttle buses and the taxis nicknamed ‘Kanawa Bus Service’ are part of the pilot phase of the planned overhaul of mass transportation in the state.
Mr Ganduje said the construction and extension of many roads, flyovers and underpasses and many other infrastructures are considered necessary for a commercially viable and industrious city.“To ensure effective and sustainable benefits of the investment and functional transport infrastructure need to be provided for an efficient mass transit system that will fit into the new prolific city like Kano.
“As the consequences of this scenario, traffic congestion has reached a critical level while the security of lives is becoming a great source of concern, Mr Ganduje said.The bus service will be operated by the private sector for effective management.