Governor Mutfwang launches affordable Metro Bus service in Plateau State

Governor Caleb Mutfwang introduced the Tin City Metro bus service to provide affordable transportation for residents of Jos and surrounding areas in Plateau State, Nigeria.

The initiative aims to protect citizens from the rising costs of transportation following national economic reforms. The state government deployed 30 modern 50-seater buses to connect various communities including Bukuru, Zawan, Vom, Heipang, Rukuba, and the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).

These buses serve as a direct response to a call from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for state governors to use fiscal inflows to deliver visible development results at the grassroots level. The service offers trips at a fixed price of ₦200. This low fare helps workers, students, and traders reduce their daily commuting expenses, allowing them to spend more on food, education, and healthcare.

The buses also feature modern amenities such as CCTV security, smart payment systems, and reusable digital travel cards. The initiative has already gained traction with nearly 60,000 active cardholders. While the federal government manages national economic restructuring, the state government uses this project to provide immediate relief to residents during the transition.