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NEW: Enugu Govt to Restrict Tricycles, Yellow Buses From Major Highways as BRT Rollout Begins Soon

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles (Keke), yellow buses, and minibuses from five major highways across Enugu city, paving the way for the smooth implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

This was made known by the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, during a consultative meeting with transport unions and stakeholders at the ministry’s headquarters in Enugu on Monday.

Dr. Ozor listed the affected traffic corridors as Okpara Avenue–Abakaliki Road–New Haven Junction–Naira Triangle–Emene Airport; Ogui Road–Chime Avenue–Naira Triangle; and New Haven Junction–Bisala Road–Rangers Avenue–WAEC–Nkpokiti–Zik’s Avenue.

Others are Ogui Road–Presidential Road–WAEC–Nkpokiti and the entire Agbani Road stretch.

According to the commissioner, these will become dedicated BRT routes in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to reposition Enugu as a modern, multimodal and globally competitive city. He however stresed that taxis will be also allowed to ply the BRT routes.

He noted that tricycles were never designed for high-speed highways, stressing that their presence on such routes disrupts traffic flow and puts lives at risk.

“We must be open to change. This reform is not about taking anyone’s job. It is about reorganizing the system so that BRT buses operate on the primary roads, yellow buses serve the secondary routes, and tricycles provide last-mile connectivity. Everyone has a place in the value chain,” he stated.

Dr. Ozor observed that the government has procured 200 CNG-powered BRT buses, alongside 4,000 electric taxis to be assembled locally at ANAMMCO in Enugu, with the first 1,000 taxis ready within three months.

He said the Mbah administration has also built 84 new bus shelters across the city, forming the backbone of a modern transit network designed around safety, comfort, and affordability.

He stated that Enugu, with an estimated two million daily commuters, requires at least 8,000 buses to meet mobility demands. The new BRT buses, he added, are equipped with padded seats, functional air-conditioning, WiFi, and strict safety features.

“Passengers do not stand in these buses, and every vehicle is tracked and monitored from our central command and control centre. The BRT fare now comes with a 47 percent discount to cushion transportation costs for citizens,” he said.

Dr. Ozor also announced some key resolutions reached at the meeting. He said that transport unions interested in participating in BRT bus or terminal operations are to submit proposals, including financial models, for government evaluation.

He further explained that the Ije Card, the state’s electronic fare payment system designed to make commuting faster, cashless, and more convenient, will be decentralized so that sales points reach five million residents within 90 days.

He added that the government regrets delays in allocating loading bays at the new transport terminals, noting that proposals are under review and would be finalized soon.

He encouraged the transport unions to access financial facilities to procure their own buses or to participate in the BRT operations space.

“There are enormous investment opportunities as Enugu expands its connectivity to other cities,” he said.

Stakeholders across the transport unions expressed their support for the state’s transport transformation agenda, saying they recognized the long-term benefits for commuters, operators, and the economy of the state.

The Enugu State Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Comrade Chidiebere Aniagu, stated that the union was not opposed to the reforms and shares the government’s vision for a safer and more efficient transportation ecosystem. He appealed to the government to address the concerns of their members.

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His counterpart in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Engr. Augustine Agu, praised the governor’s achievements, noting: “Governor Mbah has done in two years what others could not do in eight years. His private-sector discipline is evident. We fully support him.” He however urged the government to consider their interest in operating the BRT buses and transport terminals, insisting that they have all it takes to perform creditably.

Comrade Kingsley Edeh, speaking for the Amalgamated Tricycle Riders Association in Enugu State, noted that there are 18,000 Keke riders in the state, and appealed for taxis to be made available as alternatives for riders who may wish to transition.

He welcomed the government’s commitment that no one will be displaced but rather reorganized into a more efficient system.

The Commissioner inaugurated a joint review committee comprising ministry officials and transport union representatives to finalize operational modalities ahead of the full rollout of the BRT buses on the dedicated routes, with the launch date to be announced soon.

necessary for DEVOLOPMENT

This guy just joined APC and Enugu is flourishing. Congratulations to Enugu people.

Way to go. No need for tricycle on highway.

As for the yellow Buses, l think they should live the clean ones and should restrict those wrecked ones that smocks like shi-sha.

Will those buses be enough to cater for all the passengers who live around those corridors? Oga, let yellow buses operate with your buses.

South east is getting it right this time.

Nice one from the rest while I am on motorcycle over here in North..

Chai

His excellency Peter Mbah,a sqaure peg in a square hole.
'The world will always give chance to a man who knows where he is going to'!

All SE Governors are trying currently

You guys will allow the yellow buses back on the road because BRT is known to be ineffective and inadequate...

Those drivers in the city what are they going to be doing now?
Government should be creating employment not making it worse

Something that his counterpart in Anambra cannot do.

Good, but can Enugu pay to sustain the brt?

Would they accept increases in prices of tickets?

Orlandoo:
Something that his counterpart in Anambra cannot do.

Oga rest

Every governors most not do the same thing same time

APC is working.............E go better

obinna58:
Those drivers in the city what are they going to be doing now?
Government should be creating employment not making it worse

When they did same in fct, many of them relocated to the satellite towns.

The real problem is that Nigeria does not have enough industries. If it did, many of the young men would have been working there and getting paid well if the industry is exporting overseas

Ndi "NEW ABIA" should come and learn work in Enugu 😁

The challenge is our maintenance culture

A good start but poor maintenance will kill it

Oga you have no point here


You don't know either to appreciate the new development or not


Learn how to appreciate new development even if it didn't come from your camp

SmartPolician:
Will those buses be enough to cater for all the passengers who live around those corridors? Oga, let yellow buses operate with your buses.

SlavaUkraini:
You guys will allow the yellow buses back on the road because BRT is known to be ineffective and inadequate...

It is adequate, but the problem is, Nigerians don't want to pay the kind of money that would make it adequate

Cities around the world that have working brt also get residents of the city to pay city tax for the benefit or high ticketing prices .

Enugu people should dobale for Tinubu.

Helpfromabove1:
The challenge is our maintenance culture

A good start but poor maintenance will kill it

Poor maintenance happens because many of the buses cone from abroad.

So keeping them well maintained costs a lot of money, and since state governments don't want to increase ticket prices, the revenue is never enough to pay for continued maintenance.

We don't have poor maintenance culture. People in this country go to their mechanics even when the car or vehicle is working. It's cost that is the issue

( I hope innoson is supplying the brt busses though)

Too much Cho Cho Cho
How can just 200 BRT service those high traffic corridors mentioned? If this rule is obbeyed they Keke riders will now relocate to Abakpa, trans ekulu and streets in Achara layout as the only area left for them to operate and maybe coal camp.......

Does it mean no more take Keke drop to make your journey faster again?

That's the only solution to Lagos traffic. You don't need small buses and tricycles on the major roads, you only need coastal and BRT buses

All South East governor's are working and performing very well.

Except Alex Otti constructing sub standard roads.

When will Abia have a good leader.

Otti will be chased out of govt house come 2027.

Even ikpeazu performed better than Otti both Theodore Orji performed better than Otti

South east governors are really trying

allanphash7:
Oga you have no point here


You don't know either to appreciate the new development or not


Learn how to appreciate new development even if it didn't come from your camp

Your problem is that you don't live there and only those who live there will understand the effect of that decision, not online commenters.

Cherrybae:
All South East governor's are working and performing very well.

Except Alex Otti constructing sub standard roads.

When will Abia have a good leader.

Otti will be chased out of govt house come 2027.

Even ikpeazu performed better than Otti both Theodore Orji performed better than Otti

Na you go chase am na. Yeye dey smell.
APC and useless people!

The problem with this scheme I any state aside Lagos is that the initiators copy Lagos alot..

Lagos has a mega population unlike ur scanty states... So using very long carriage buses us adequate in Lagos but not adequate in smaller states..

Remember BRT are either runner on self sustainance or profit making, so the drivers will be eager to fill up their buses in the prime bustops so they can balance the books..

What I mean is that smaller mini buses , not like shuttle, but something like half of the sizes of the buses I can sight on this thread is ok..this will help reduce the loading period and prevent commuters anger and eventual dislike for the system

This will enable swift loading and discharge from loading points.. and make the persongers happier and more embracing

Good!
Lagos always a pacesetter for others to copy