KDSG To Commence Free Bus Service For Civil Servants, Students Monday

The Kaduna Subsidized Transport Scheme (KSTS) will commence free transport service for civil servants, primary school pupils and secondary school students from next Monday.

The Director General of Kaduna State Regulatory Authority(KADSTRA), Engr Inuwa Ibrahim who disclosed this in a press statement, noted that the free transport service 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.

It will be recalled 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.

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According to him, civil servants will be ‘’granted access to the busses upon presentation of valid staff Identity Card and a matching National Identification Number, 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:

a) Rigachikun – Kawo – Kasuwa – Sabo

b) Sabo – Kasuwa – Kawo – Rigachikun

Route two is also made up of:

a) Rigachikun – Kawo – Independence way – Yakowa Road

b) Yakowa Road – Independence way – Kawo- Rigachikun

In addition, route three consists of:

a) Tudun Wada – Poly road – Sokoto road – Kawo

b) Kawo – Sokoto road – Poly road – Tudun Wada

The Director General advised commuters against unnecessary rush and jumping of the queue while trying to get unto the buses, adding that law and order will be strictly maintained.