The Bus Rapid Transit connecting Yopougon to Bingerville is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2028, ahead of its launch in early 2029, announced Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on Monday, November 9, in Abidjan during a site visit.
At the start of the work on July 10, 2024, the government had announced completion within 36 months and availability by 2027. The schedule presented on Monday thus places the start of operations nearly two years after this initial deadline.
The line will cover approximately 20 kilometers between the east and west of Abidjan with electric buses running on dedicated lanes. The project aims for a journey time of about 45 minutes between Yopougon and Bingerville, compared to durations that can reach up to three hours under current traffic conditions.
Robert Beugré Mambé indicated that the facilities located at the Police School, in Riviera 3, and at the Palmeraie must be available in the first quarter of 2027. Their full operational capacity will remain dependent on the completion of the entire corridor.
The Prime Minister estimated the current traffic on the route at between 80,000 and 100,000 vehicles per day, compared to an initial estimate of 60,000. The Prime Minister’s office also indicates that more than 2,000 workers are permanently employed on the various construction sites.
The head of government has called for a consultation between experts, financial partners, and transport stakeholders to organize the transfer points between communal taxis, buses, the metro, and the BRT.
