Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved free bus services for the people of the state through the Edo City Transport Service (ECTS).
This initiative aligns with his administration’s goal of advancing the policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN.”
The free bus service will operate across the Benin metropolis and extend to the three Senatorial districts of Edo State, covering both intra- and intercity routes. According to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, this move is part of the governor’s commitment to improving the welfare of all Edo residents.
“The bus services will ease the transportation stress. Our people who plan to move around within the Benin metropolis and out will be able to do that without any extra financial burdens.
“Edo Central like Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Irrua, Uromi, and other places are also part of the routes the free transportation services will cover.
“Edo North is fully captured. Agbede, Auchi, Okpella, Fugar, and other parts of Edo North are covered in the free transportation scheme of Governor Monday Okpebholo,” the statement read.