Nigeria deploys electric buses in Kano to reduce fares

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has handed over five electric buses to transport operators in Kano State. The 20-seater vehicles were distributed to two operators: Camel Mobility and the Kano Metropolitan Transport Company.

Ahmed Katuka, Manager of Assets for Pi-CNG & EV, stated that the deployment is projected to reduce transport fares for commuters by at least 40 percent compared to conventional transport costs. The initiative aims to promote cleaner, safer, and more sustainable urban mobility while reducing carbon emissions.

These electric buses supplement an existing fleet of 14-seater and high-capacity buses already operating in the state. The program is part of a federal government strategy to accelerate the transition toward modern mobility solutions and improve public transportation infrastructure.