By Peter Omopo
Kaduna, July 6, 2025 — The Kaduna State Government has announced the rollout of a free daily bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students beginning Monday, July 8, 2025, under its Subsidised Transport Scheme.
The initiative, which will run for an initial period of six months, was disclosed on Sunday by the Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Mr. Inuwa Ibrahim.
According to Ibrahim, the scheme is designed to ease transportation burdens for essential groups within the state, particularly as residents continue to grapple with rising living costs. He explained that beneficiaries would include students from both public and private schools—ranging from primary to tertiary levels—as well as public servants and pensioners.
“This programme is a key component of Governor Uba Sani’s broader agenda to cushion the economic pressures on Kaduna residents,” Ibrahim said in the statement.
He added that following the six-month free service period, the government will introduce a 60 per cent subsidy on transport fares for the general public, ensuring continued affordability.
To ensure effective and transparent implementation, Ibrahim said that civil servants will be required to present a valid staff ID and a matching National Identification Number (NIN) to access the free buses.
“This verification measure is necessary to prevent misuse of the service and to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries enjoy the subsidy,” he noted.
The Kaduna government assured residents that the transport programme will be managed in an orderly and secure fashion, with mechanisms in place for monitoring, safety, and service efficiency.
