Kano State Government in collaboration with Kano Road Traffic Agency has banned tricycle riders in the state. They have banned from operating on some major roads within the metropolis of the state. This ban will take effect from November 20th 2022.
The order was contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officers of KAROTA, Nabilusi Na’isa. It was issued to the newsmen in Kano State on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the government took the action. This is after they had provided 100 ultra-modern buses and 50 taxis. This will help in conveying passengers on the roads that are prohibited for the tricycle operators.
The Kano State government mentioned that it had made provisions for buses to help enhance transportation in the state. This will also make it easier for people to follow these routes.
According to the statements, the government will also make announcement on when the tricycle will stop using some other route. This will take place after they’ve provided more ultra-modern buses and taxis to ease traffic congestion in the city of Kano.