
Benue launches solar-powered taxis to cut transport costs, create 8,500 jobs
The Benue State Government on Monday launched a fleet of solar-powered electric vehicles, marking a significant leap toward affordable, eco-friendly transportation and job creation in the state.
The initiative, a partnership between the state government and Esse Mobility, introduces commercial solar taxis, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The pilot rollout begins in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, with plans to expand to other cities such as Otukpo and Vandeikya in the coming months.