“The bus will charge 50 naira per trip, from Delta to Abuja Park Campus for now. The intervention bus has come to stay so relax and enjoy it.” — Ologi, SUG DOT.
IN Inrbing the increase in public transport, the Management of the University of Port Harcourt has introduced a special intervention bus on Friday, June 23, to assist both students and staff.
Public Relations Officer of the University, Dr. Sam Kpenu, who confirmed this development says the intervention is an initiative of Professor Owunari, the Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, to assist those who are affected by the recent increase in public transport, following the hike in fuel price.
Sam who further noted the intervention is not recent, added that the Intervention Bus which has been in bad condition was kept at the Vice Chancellor’s lodge for some time. But, has been repaired and put in good condition.
According to Sam, the Special intInterventionaster Bus was provided to the University as a Need, during the administration of the then 7th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ajienka, and, those who boarded the vehicle, at the time paid 20 nairas.
Meanwhile, the Dirthesectorr of Transportation at the University of Port Harcourt Students’ Union Government, Ologi Imara who commended the initiative by the Management, said the intervention bus will be out in the morning, every weeweekday“The vehicle will be out every morning by 8 ‘O’clock, we are looking 3-4 times. But, we decided to do a test run on Friday.” he said.
“The bus will charge 50 naira per trip, from Delta to Abuja Park Campus for now. The intervention bus has come to stay so relax and enjoy it.”, he added
Our correspondents however gathered, It is likely that shuttle drivers who ply within the Delta to Abuja Park route and charge 100 naira will be out of business during the time the coaster bus will drive the students and staff.
