Director of press and public affairs to the Plateau State governor Caleb Mutfwang, Dr. Gyang Bere, has lauded his principal for introducing the Metro Bus Services to ease the movement of the people.
Bere saidone of the governor’s earliest interventions after President Bola Tinubu removed the fuel subsidy was the introduction of the Metro Bus Service, which has won the hearts of the residents.
In an interview with LEADERSHIP Friday in Jos, the state capital, he said with fares as low as ₦200, the buses have become a lifeline, especially for workers, students, traders, and everyday hustlers trying to make ends meet.
“In quick succession, additional buses were injected into the system based on public demands, crisscrossing more routes and bridging the mobility gap
“When Governor Caleb Mutfwang took over the reins of leadership in Plateau State, many knew change was inevitable, but a few could have imagined the sweeping transformation unfolding in the transport sector.
“With the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration that created abnormality in the transportation industry, the governor refused to sit on his hands. Instead, he rolled up his sleeves, thought outside the box, and took the bull by the horns,” he said.
Bere also argued that the revival and reorganisation of the Plateau Express Service also saw more vehicles hit the roads, connecting local government areas within the state and other parts of the federation.
He maintained that today, these buses are so well-patronised that demand often outstrips supply, a testament to how deeply the people have embraced them, saving up to N40,000 per individual monthly.
Bere also pointed out that the rail shuttle between Jos and Bukuru, a visionary masterstroke that has added steam to the ongoing transportation revolution, commenced operations officially last week.
“At just ₦200 per trip, this service has become an instant hit, offering residents a safe, clean, affordable, and time-saving alternative to the ever-congested roads.”
He added that the economic benefits are already speaking volumes, stressing that for many, the train has drastically cut down commuting costs.
According to him, Governor Mutfwang is not just moving people; he is moving Plateau forward. He notes that if the early signs are anything to go by, the rail shuttle is only the beginning of even greater things to come.
