The Gombe State Government has commenced moves to improve transportation in the state with the introduction of 1,000 TVS tricycles.
According to a statement on Thursday, the state government selected a firm, Simba TVS, to supply 1,000 units of the TVS King deluxe tricycles.
The statement quoted the firm’s Business Head, Mr Mahendra Pratap, who was at the handover ceremony at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, as commending the state Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Yahaya, for his commitment to resolving the challenges of transportation.
“Gombe State Government trusted Simba TVS to provide 1,000 units of the TVS King Deluxe to enhance last-mile transportation in the state and we have done just that to demonstrate our commitment and vision,” the statement quoted Pratap as saying.
He noted that the impact of the addition of 1,000 units of TVS 3-wheelers into the transportation infrastructure of the state is significant as it is expected to empower residents, boost productivity and generate massive socio-economic ripple-effect.
