By Godson Ikpontu
In a bid to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy, a tech-driven mobility company, NAIRAXI and it partners Firstplus have unveiled a digital system to support mass transportation in FCT. It has maintained that the private sector driven approach to digitalise mass transit systems is vital in cushioning the sufferings and challenges of transportation within Nigeria.
Firstplus and Nairaxi are currently in talks with FCT regarding how they can assist in equipping most of their buses. Talks are ongoing to introduce the required digital technology to maintain sustainable operations and maximum return on government investment in transportation.
This initiative will also leverage technology to improve routing plan that will minimize congestion and improve the overall efficiency of the public transport system in Nigeria. He explained that the progress of the initiative can be tracked with key performance indicators.
In a speech by the Chairman of Firstplus, Alhaji Yusuf Aliyu Umar described the ongoing plans to work with FCT administration. The plan will help to alleviate and soften the impacts of the fuel subsidy on Nigerians. He explained that the mass transit scheme will be truly beneficial to Nigerians and will change the transportation landscape.
Still reacting to the prospective innovation, he noted that Standardized mass transit scheme in Nigeria will translate into lesser vehicles on the road which means less fossil fuel pollution and a means to combat climate change.
Addressing journalists few days ago, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nairaxi, Kingsley Eze, said the initiative would enhance accessibility to affordable transport services. This service will be provided for all societal segments, especially low income earners.
This is coming few weeks after Nairaxi in collaboration with Kano Metropolitan Transport Company kicked-off the digitization of mass mobility across major routes in Kano City.
