Over 40,000 Enugu Commercial Drivers Protest Planned Ban as Government Prepares BRT Rollout
More than 40,000 commercial motorists in Enugu—including keke riders, yellow bus operators, and mini-bus drivers—are protesting the state government’s plan to restrict their operations in favour of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Drivers say the policy amounts to a total ban without alternatives and could push over 200,000 dependents into poverty.
The government has marked major city routes as exclusive BRT corridors, a move drivers argue will force them off the roads in favour of politically connected investors. Although officials insist tricycles and yellow buses will retain secondary and last-mile roles, operators say nearly all major routes have been taken.
The state has procured 200 CNG BRT buses, 4,000 electric taxis, and new infrastructure, but commercial drivers—already burdened by steep taxes—insist the reform is an anti-poor policy. They demand dedicated BRT lanes, job security, and inclusion in the new transport scheme. With no compromise yet, a major confrontation appears imminent.
More than 40,000 commercial motorists in Enugu—including keke riders, yellow bus operators, and mini-bus drivers—are protesting the state government’s plan to restrict their operations in favour of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Drivers say the policy amounts to a total ban without alternatives and could push over 200,000 dependents into poverty.
The government has marked major city routes as exclusive BRT corridors, a move drivers argue will force them off the roads in favour of politically connected investors. Although officials insist tricycles and yellow buses will retain secondary and last-mile roles, operators say nearly all major routes have been taken.
The state has procured 200 CNG BRT buses, 4,000 electric taxis, and new infrastructure, but commercial drivers—already burdened by steep taxes—insist the reform is an anti-poor policy. They demand dedicated BRT lanes, job security, and inclusion in the new transport scheme. With no compromise yet, a major confrontation appears imminent.
Over 40,000 Enugu Commercial Drivers Protest Planned Ban as Government Prepares BRT Rollout
More than 40,000 commercial motorists in Enugu—including keke riders, yellow bus operators, and mini-bus drivers—are protesting the state government’s plan to restrict their operations in favour of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Drivers say the policy amounts to a total ban without alternatives and could push over 200,000 dependents into poverty.
The government has marked major city routes as exclusive BRT corridors, a move drivers argue will force them off the roads in favour of politically connected investors. Although officials insist tricycles and yellow buses will retain secondary and last-mile roles, operators say nearly all major routes have been taken.
The state has procured 200 CNG BRT buses, 4,000 electric taxis, and new infrastructure, but commercial drivers—already burdened by steep taxes—insist the reform is an anti-poor policy. They demand dedicated BRT lanes, job security, and inclusion in the new transport scheme. With no compromise yet, a major confrontation appears imminent.
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