Ministry of Transport Issues Regulations on Usage of the New Buses

Earlier today 29th January 2024 Freetown witnessed the official launch of a fleet of 50 new buses, signifying a significant step towards improving the city’s transportation infrastructure.

The launch ceremony was graced by the presence of the First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, and Chief Minister David Moinina David Sengeh. Their attendance underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing mobility within the capital city.

Both dignitaries took the opportunity to reaffirm the government’s dedication to providing efficient and accessible transportation services for the residents of Freetown.

Starting from tomorrow, January 30th, 2024, the buses will offer free rides to the public until February 1st. This initiative is aimed at allowing residents to experience the new transportation system without the burden of fare payment during the initial phase.

Full Payment Operations:

Regular fare payment operations will commence on the following day, providing a seamless transition from the complimentary period.

Ticket Cost: The bus ticket costs Nle10, ensuring affordable access for residents.

Corridors: The buses operate on two corridors: CalabaTown to Bus Station (East Corridor) and Lumley to Bus Station (West Corridor).

Bus Stops: Passengers can board and alight at designated bus stops along the specified corridors.

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| 2024-02-02 21:49:14

Sierra Leone government generate too much money 💰💰 from it citizens than helping them
| 2024-01-31 10:29:07

This is too much,, is like the government is forcing the commercials to increase their prices,, please papa government, you're to help us but not to make things worst,, the price is too much we're pleading
Philip Moriba | 2024-01-30 22:39:21

How can Government ask for Nle 10 whiles private buses ask for Nle 5
Philip Moriba | 2024-01-30 22:32:06

This is not realistic, Private buses are asking for Nle 5 and government is initiating Nle 10. Please go back to the drawing board
| 2024-01-30 20:37:14

The ticket price is Nle10. And it involve a whole day ride. When you are given a ticket please don't throw it away. You can use that ticket to on board an other bus without paying again. So the 10le is for the whole day ride
| 2024-01-30 10:32:32

We only pleed for government to allow the running of poda poda. Because I don't understand how government will collect Nle 10 for calaba Town. It's not fare
| 2024-01-30 10:21:14

People have already created shops in the new bus stop structures what will happen in rainy season we stand outside to wait in the rain
| 2024-01-30 10:12:55

It means government is forcing the private transport runners to increase the transport cost on the less privilege citizens which is not correct, government should cost the same like the private transport runners Nle 5 infact government should be less than that in order to the citizens.
| 2024-01-30 10:09:30

10Le is that an affordable price???? are you kidding me!!
| 2024-01-30 09:40:49

How can the Government be so unrealistic to ask for Nle.10 , while the current price is Nle.5. please be considerate and seek the interest of the poor
| 2024-01-30 08:02:40

I want to say thank you papa government for bringing such development,but I am appealing for you to consider the fare and bring it down to 5 Leones. I am please advocating for the entire citizenry,I am hoping that you consider my genuine appeal. May Allah continue to bless our nation. Ameen.
Sahid Salieu | 2024-01-30 07:51:14

Dem wan ya nor really kam 4 elp d people dem, aw una go ask d people dem 4 buy ticket 10nle Poda poda wey na poda den dae collect 5nle per porsin from calabatown 4 go na tong en from Lumley 4 kam na tong na d same 5nle So why una d ask d people dem 4 pay 10nle Una don tiff wi tayyy d tem wey 4 kam elp wi back una still wan kam tiff wi back una nor go blow now Una don pass mark gbain aw una dae treat wi so lek wi nor 4 enjoy lek wi na foreigners
Sahid Salieu Berbatov | 2024-01-30 07:40:01

I prefer the poda poda than these government buses Imagine the poda poda collects 5nle while the government bus suppose to be something like 3 or atleast 4nle to help the people of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 But by collecting 10nle per person is totally unacceptable They cannot enriching themselves overnight It is too ooh papa government Una need 4 reduce am
| 2024-01-30 07:33:54

I prefer the Poda Poda than these Government buses Imagine the poda poda collects 5nle while the government bus suppose to be something like 3 or atleast 4nle to help the people of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 But collecting 10nle per person is too much
| 2024-01-30 06:52:33

Some man fool ooo From eastern to western, you people said that is too much
| 2024-01-30 05:38:56

Hmmm salon we still dai behind booo how on earth government price is huge than private entities? Never will I involve in calling this as a help to the nation rather a distroy to the nation. Because they will shortly going to increase both commercial vehicle's price and theirs. Na wickd leaders dem we always dai get na d country. They forget that they will be accountable to the creator on judgement day
| 2024-01-30 05:06:54

Interesting,they are claiming to help the public ah salone,why not even jui to Bus station ,it would have better from wataloo to Bus station
| 2024-01-29 23:26:14

You will never experience the comfort you get in these buses from any other bus or poda poda
| 2024-01-29 23:09:43

D government want the public transportation to increase their prices... unreasonable government
| 2024-01-29 22:51:32

How can othet public transport take le5 and the government transport is asking for le10? Isn't the government that's suppose to help its citizens not the other way round.
| 2024-01-29 22:29:39

The transport fare is too much ,while the poda poda is five (le5)