As part of efforts put in place by the Rivers State Government to mitigate the further spread of the Covid-19 virus in the state, armed with the knowledge that people still see the need to move from one place to another amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Governor Wike has approved the release of 28 luxury buses to the State's public transport system.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Transport, Sir Sam Soni Ejekwu, made this information known shortly after the State Executive council meeting yesterday, wherein he stated that the State Executive Council has approved a Free Bus Scheme with a fleet of 28 Luxury Buses to convey commuters free of charge during this COVID-19 period.
The Transport boss said the Scheme which would start from Monday, June 1,2020 is part of measures introduced by government to ameliorate the sufferings faced by those living and doing business in the state.
Sir Ejekwu announced that the Free Buses would convey commuters in Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt, Eleme and Oyigbo Local Government Areas and also stated that wearing of facemasks would be a compulsory requirement for any commuter who would want to enjoy the free service.
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