Federal Government Orders 70 CNG Buses From National Manufacturer

Federal Government Orders 70 CNG Buses From National Manufacturer

The Federal Government has received 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company to boost the nation’s transportation infrastructure. This move aims to enhance public transport with affordable and efficient options for Nigerians…… CONTINUE READING

The buses, which run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and premium motor spirit (PMS), were handed over at Jet Motor Company’s plant in Ajah, Lagos State. The ceremony was attended by Ministry of Finance officials and representatives from the Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas.

Dimas Hamidu, Technical Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, praised the buses’ quality and commended Jet Motor Company for its efforts. He noted that these hybrid vehicles align with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to mitigating the effects of fuel subsidy removal.

Hamidu emphasized that the new buses would significantly address transportation needs and help ease economic pressures. He also mentioned that the Federal Government has contracts with various companies for additional CNG vehicles, reflecting the administration’s commitment to improving public transport.

Derek Ewelukwa, Managing Director of Jet Motor Company, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support the nation’s transport sector. He detailed that each bus features two CNG tanks with a total capacity of 220 liters and a range of 300 kilometers, along with an 80-liter petrol tank. The CNG tanks are designed to last 15 years, and the vehicle’s engine can seamlessly switch between gas and petrol.

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