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FCTA to ban unpainted taxis, buses to curb ‘one-chance’ menace
In a determined effort to tackle the rising menace of ‘one chance’ incidents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of the FCT Administration, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced the forthcoming prohibition of unpainted taxis and buses from operating on FCT roads.
The term ‘one chance’ refers to criminal activities involving individuals posing as taxi drivers who proceed to rob, assault, and, in extreme cases, harm their unsuspecting passengers.
Addressing the press in Abuja on Monday, Wike emphasized the need for stricter measures to eradicate the ‘one chance’ trend in the city. The minister outlined the plan to disallow vehicles lacking FCT color and registration by the FCTA from engaging in commercial activities within the territory.
“We are not going to allow vehicles that are not painted with FCT color and registered by the FCTA to ply commercial in the territory. That way, you know the driver is certified by the FCT, and the buses and the taxes were also approved by the FCT,” Wike declared.
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He further highlighted the importance of regulating Uber operators, emphasizing the necessity for their registration in Abuja. This measure aims to ensure that the government has a record of certified and profiled drivers to enhance security within the city.
Wike expressed concern over the lack of an official terminal in the capital territory, leading to passengers boarding vehicles without proper identification. To address this, plans are underway in the 2024 fiscal year to construct at least three terminals. This initiative aims to centralize boarding points, enabling residents to identify approved buses and taxis, ultimately reducing the risk of criminal activities.
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