Borno Launches Subsidized Electric Bus Service at N50 per Trip

The Borno State Government has rolled out 20 new electric buses to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on commuters. The fleet includes 17 buses seating 49 passengers, two 37-seaters and one 28-seater. Each fully air-conditioned vehicle can travel over 400 km on a single charge. This initiative is part of a broader intervention launched by the President in December 2025, which provided electric bicycles, tricycles and vehicles to improve transport services. Since April 3, the buses have been operating along major routes in Maiduguri and its environs. To support this scheme, the state has opened the country’s largest electric vehicle charging hub, capable of servicing 50 vehicles simultaneously. The governor has also mandated a subsidised fare of just N50 per trip to protect residents from high fuel costs. Early feedback shows reduced traffic congestion and positive commuter response. Officials say the project promotes green energy and modernises public transport while offering relief to vulnerable communities.

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