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ABIA GREEN SHUTTLE FLEET SET TO HIT 70 AS GOV. ALEX OTTI MOVES TO BOOST PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITH 30 NEW BUSES
Abia’s public transportation system is set for a major boost as Governor Alex Otti’s administration prepares to deploy 30 additional Green Shuttle buses before the end of October 2026, raising the fleet from 40 to 70 vehicles and expanding mobility options for residents across the state.
Abia State is poised for a significant expansion of its public transportation capacity, with 30 new Green Shuttle buses scheduled to join the existing fleet by the end of October 2026, in a move expected to improve commuter convenience, strengthen intercity connections and support economic activities across the state.
The expansion, announced by Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Alex Chioma Otti on Public Affairs, will comprise 15 intracity buses and 15 intercity buses, bringing the total number of vehicles operating under the Green Shuttle Bus Scheme to 70.
The planned addition represents a substantial increase in the scheme’s existing fleet and forms part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to improve public transportation and respond to the mobility needs of a growing population.
For thousands of residents who rely on public transportation to get to work, access markets, attend school and conduct business, the expansion is expected to provide additional commuting options while improving the capacity of the scheme to serve more passengers.
By increasing the number of buses available for intracity journeys and intercity travel, the government aims to strengthen transportation services within major urban centres while improving connections between towns and cities across Abia.
The introduction of 15 intracity buses is expected to expand the scheme’s capacity to serve commuters moving within busy urban areas, while the additional 15 intercity buses will strengthen its ability to facilitate movement between communities and commercial centres.
Beyond the number of vehicles being added, the expansion highlights the important relationship between efficient transportation, commercial productivity and economic development.
In a state where traders, artisans, entrepreneurs and business owners depend on the daily movement of people and goods, improved public transportation can help ease commuting difficulties, facilitate access to commercial centres and make it easier for residents to pursue their economic activities.
A more accessible transport network can also help workers and students navigate their daily routines with greater convenience, while providing residents with additional options for moving between residential communities, workplaces, educational institutions and markets.
The planned expansion further underscores the Otti administration’s focus on strengthening public infrastructure and improving service delivery through investments intended to address the practical needs of residents.
With the Green Shuttle fleet expected to increase from 40 to 70 buses, the scheme will have a broader vehicle base to support its operations and respond to transportation demands across the state.
However, the ultimate impact of the expansion will depend on effective deployment, reliable service schedules, route coverage and the consistent availability of the buses to commuters.
As the October rollout deadline approaches, expectations will be centred on the timely introduction of the additional vehicles and the extent to which the expanded fleet improves passenger access, commuting convenience and connectivity across Abia.
When the 30 buses enter service as planned, the Green Shuttle Bus Scheme will reach a new milestone, with a 70-vehicle fleet strengthening its capacity to serve residents and support movement across the state.
For the Otti administration, the expansion represents another step in its stated drive to develop a more accessible and responsive public transportation system, with the broader objective of making daily movement easier for Ndi Abia and supporting the commercial and social activities
that drive the state forward.