Edo State Chief Executive, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the free transportation for the people of the State through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS).
The input is part of his administration’s drive to establish his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”.
The free transportation will covers the Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial districts of Edo State (Intra and Intercity routes), is part of the responsibility of the Chief Executive to improve the welfare of all Edo people, as indicated in a statement signed the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Lead Representative, Fred Itua.
“The free transport system will ease the transportation stress. Our people who intend to move around within the Benin metropolis and out will be able to do that with no extra financial burdens.
“Edo Central like Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Irrua, Uromi, and other places are additionally part of the routes the free transportation services will cover.
“Edo North is completely captured. Agbede, Auchi, Okpella, Fugar, and other parts of Edo North are canvassed in the free transportation plan of Lead Representative Monday Okpebholo.