Teachers of Sultan Bello Primary School, Unguwan Sarki, have been briefed on the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) Project and its...
The consultation was held at the school premises. It brought together teachers, including the Assistant Head Teacher, Mrs. Zainab Salahudeen, and members of the project team.
The Community and Social Development Specialist of the Project Management Unit (PMU), Dr. Abdulkadir Ja’faar, noted that the school lies close to an existing road and to some of the proposed BRT infrastructure, making early engagement with its community essential.
Dr. Ja’faar described the Kaduna BRT as a major urban transport initiative aimed at improving mobility, easing traffic congestion, and providing a more efficient, reliable and accessible public transport system across the Kaduna metropolis.
He told the teachers that BRT buses will operate on dedicated lanes, separate from general traffic, to avoid congestion-related delays, while electronic ticketing will make fare payment quicker and more convenient than cash-based systems.
Dr. Ja'afar added that the main corridor will extend to Refinery Junction, with feeder routes linking surrounding communities.
The buses and facilities will include accessibility features for persons with disabilities, older persons and other passengers with mobility challenges, with each bus carrying about 50 passengers.
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) facilities and centralised control-centre monitoring will support operations and improve passenger safety and security.
. Dr. Ja’faar clarified that passengers will pay fares through the ticketing system, but that the fares will be set at reasonable and affordable rates to ensure the service remains accessible to the public.
On whether pupils would enjoy reduced fares or dedicated buses or seats, Dr. Ja’faar explained that the BRT is designed as a public service for the general population, but that discounted fares or other concessions for students could be explored, with any decision communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Dr. Ja’faar further stated that the meeting forms part of the preliminary stakeholder engagement process, adding that further consultations will be held as the project progresses, giving schools and other institutions the opportunity to raise concerns and contribute recommendations.
Speaking on behalf of the teachers, Assistant Head teacher Mrs. Zainab Salahudeen appealed to the BRT to reduced and dedicated some Specific seats for the pupils to enjoy.
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