The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to introduce a Unified Standard Transportation System in Abuja, aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency.
Dr Abdulateef Bello, the Director of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), announced the plan during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting.
The initiative includes the recovery and reorganization of taxi ranks in the capital city, ensuring they accommodate licensed operators for a more structured and regulated transport network. Dr Bello emphasized the need for standardization in Abuja’s transportation system, considering the city’s rapid development.
To address mass transit challenges, the administration is collaborating with consultants to introduce buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). These buses, once deployed on various routes, will replace aging vehicles and taxis, contributing to the improvement of traffic flow in Abuja.
Stakeholders, including Dr Abubakar Sadiq and Okorie Victor, expressed support for the administration’s initiatives during the meeting. Dr Sadiq welcomed the developments and highlighted the importance of considering critical players in the transportation sector, while Mr Victor urged robust sensitization campaigns to ensure effective comprehension of evolving policies by all stakeholders.
