FEDERAL URBAN MASS TRANSIT AGENCY ACT

An Act establishes the Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency to develop and coordinate mass transit systems in Nigerian cities, providing affordable public transportation. It targets urban commuters in major cities, state and local government transport agencies, and private operators. This aims to create efficient and sustainable transit systems that ease congestion and improve mobility.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency to develop and coordinate mass transit systems in Nigerian cities, providing affordable public transportation.

Who Does It Target?

Urban commuters in major Nigerian cities State and local government transport agencies Private mass transit operators Federal Ministry of Transportation

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Develop efficient, affordable, and sustainable mass transit systems in Nigerian cities to ease congestion, reduce travel costs, and improve urban mobility.

Key Features

Mass Transit Development: Plans and develops bus rapid transit, rail, and waterway mass transit systems in cities. Coordination: Coordinates urban transport planning between federal, state, and local governments. Private Sector Partnership: Facilitates PPP arrangements for mass transit operations. Standards: Sets vehicle and safety standards for mass transit operations.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Major Nigerian urban centres Beneficiaries: Urban commuters; transport sector Funding: Federal Government; fare revenues; PPPs

How to Access

Commuters access mass transit services through designated terminals Private operators apply for routes through the Agency State governments partner for city-specific transit systems Application method: Engage the Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency through Ministry of Transportation.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.transport.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Transportation

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency Act. Operates alongside the National Transport Commission framework, the Federal Highways Act, the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, and the Federal Road Safety Commission Act. Aligns with the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan and UITP (International Association of Public Transport) guidelines on urban mass transit.