The Osun State government has introduced commuter buses to help alleviate the impact of the removal of fuel subsidies.
These buses will require passengers to pay a small fee when boarding in order to contribute to the maintenance and operation of the vehicles.
The buses will primarily serve civil servants, students, and other residents of the state along specific routes.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, represented by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, announced the launch of the buses in Osogbo on Monday. The buses will operate during specific hours from Monday to Friday, with morning shifts from 6:45 am to 9 am and afternoon shifts from 3 pm to 5 pm.
“I assure residents of the state that their welfare remains paramount to the present administration. The administration will continue to embark on programmes and policies that will put smiles on the faces of the residents.
“I commend civil servants for their resilience and commitment to their duties despite the harsh economic realities. I assure them that this government will always prioritise their welfare,” the Daily Post quoted the Osun state governor saying.
During the bus unveiling event, the state Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele, expressed his assurance to the residents of the state that more buses will be provided in the near future. He also praised the Adeleke government for being supportive of the workers.
“Passengers will be charged a token fee on each drop for the running and maintenance of the buses,” Oyedele added.
“The routes for the five buses in Osogbo are as follows: Dada Estate-Capital-Okefia-Olaiya and terminate at Abere (Secretariat). The second bus will ply Stadium Roundabout-Ayetoro-Old Garage-Olaiya and terminate at Abere (Secretariat).
“The third bus will convey passengers from Oja Oba-Isale-Osun-Odi Olowo-Olaiya and terminate at Abere (Secretariat).
“The fourth bus is scheduled to take off at Owode Ede-Abere-Ogo Oluwa-Olaiya and terminate at Old Garage, and the fifth bus will commence movement from Okinni-LAMECO-Dele-Yes Sir-East Bye Pass and terminate at Abere (Secretariat),” the government announced.
