Abia Govt lifts restrictions on tricycle, motorcycle operations

Abia State Government has lifted the restriction on the operation of tricycles, and motorcycles in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu on Monday in Umuahia.

Recall that the state government had last week given July 1, 2024, as the commencement date for the restriction of tricycle and motorcycle operation between 7pm and 6am.

The statement said that the suspension is sequel to pleas from members of the public.

Parts of the statement read, “This is to inform the general public that the planned restriction of the operations of Tricycles[ keke] and Motorcycles [Okada] introduced by Abia State Government between the hours of 7:00 pm and 6:00 am billed to start today, Monday, July 1st, 2024 has been shifted to commence on the 1st of August , 2024.

”However, the enumeration and registration of all commercial vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles in the transport sector in Abia state will commence today as scheduled.

“This adjustment is to accommodate the numerous pleas by Abians to be given more time to prepare for the effective implementation and enforcement of the policy.”