The Kaduna State Government has announced an initiative to provide free bus service for civil servants and students.
The Director-General of Kaduna State Regulatory Authority, (KADSTRA), Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim, who disclosed this in a press statement, disclosed that the Kaduna Subsidized Transport Scheme (KSTS) will commence free transport service for civil servants, primary school pupils and secondary school students as from next Monday, and will last for ten days only.
Engr. Ibrahim pointed out that the gesture underscores Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to the welfare of civil servants and students in Kaduna State by easing their transportation burden.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had commissioned 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses at Murtala Mohammed Square during his state visit on June 19, 2025.
The Director-General, who said that some of the buses will start plying the road on Monday, warned that the free transport service will operate in strict adherence to order, security and effective service delivery.
According to him, civil servants will be “granted access to the buses upon presentation of valid staff Identity Card and a matching National Identification Number (NIN), in order to prevent misuse and ensure that only genuine Government workers enjoy the free bus service”.
The statement further clarified that “students from both public and private schools will be allowed to board the buses, provided they are in their complete school uniforms”.
Engr Ibrahim also said that “all personnel of recognized security agencies are eligible to access the buses, upon proper identification through their uniforms”.
The statement further said that the buses will ply three routes throughout the duration of the free transport service, adding that route one comprises: Rigachikun – Kawo – Kasuwa – Sabo; Sabo – Kasuwa – Kawo – Rigachikun.
Route two is also made up of: Rigachikun – Kawo – Independence way – Yakowa Road; Yakowa Road – Independence way – Kawo- Rigachikun.
In addition, route three consists of: Tudun-Wada – Poly road – Sokoto road – Kawo; Kawo – Sokoto road – Poly road – Tudun-Wada.
The Director-General advised commuters against unnecessary rush and jumping of the queue while trying to get onto the buses, adding that law and order will be strictly maintained.
