The state government has promised to provide alternative means of transportation for commuters following its ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles also known as okada and keke respectively.

He also commended the drivers for complying with their restriction from six LGAs, major highways and bridges.

The state government said a fleet of 65 buses will join the others on some major routes as from today with about 550 more buses expected and 14 ferries will be commissioned on Tuesday.

It also said “this will further open up the waterways, reduce travel time on various routes and provide safe, dependable and comfortable alternatives for commuters.

However, the ban which began on Saturday has been widely condemned by residents as the government insists that it became necessary due to the casualty figures resulting from their operations.