The Transport Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has released guidelines for passenger service (commercial) vehicles, operating within the FCT.
The Transport Secretary of FCTA; Kayode Opeifa stated this in Abuja after a meeting with all licensed Taxi operators.
Opeifa stated that all passenger service (commercial) vehicles such as High Capacity Buses, Mini/Mid Buses, Taxis, Tricycles and Motorcycles must carry red number plates.
“All passenger service (commercial) vehicles must be registered in Abuja and must carry FCT number plate with effect from Oct. 1, 2018. All Taxis operating within the FCT must be air-conditioned on or before Oct. 1, 2018. All passenger service (commercial) vehicles must carry two (2) valid certificate of road-worthiness from FCT Computerised Roadworthy Test Centre issued in the last 9 months.’’ he said.
Drivers of all passenger service (commercial) vehicles must also possess valid driver’s licence and must be certified by the secretariat in line with relevant FCT Regulations.
While owners of the Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) must show evidence of tax payment in the FCT. He noted that all Taxis with Operators’ Licence were allowed to operate in any part of the FCT, including all estates, hotels and government establishments.
Opeifa further stated that: “The Taxis with Operator’s Licence are allowed to pick and drop off the road when properly parked and not willingly obstructing traffic within existing traffic regulation. Tricycles are to operate only at the designated routes as approved and assigned to the particular operator by the transportation secretariat. Tricycles and Motorcycles are to be operated only by riders with valid FCTA issued Riders Card.’’
Drivers of commercial vehicles including High Capacity Buses, Mini/Mid Buses, Taxis, Tricycles and Motorcycles are advised to visit the nearest Department of Road Traffic Service (DRTS) office for necessary Documentation and Certification.
