OUR HISTORY

Associated Bus Company Plc, operators of ABC Transport commenced operations in road passenger transport in February 13, 1993 as an off-shoot of Rapido Ventures Limited in Owerri with an authorized share capital of N1, 000,000.  The authorized and paid up share capitals have since been increased to N800million. Fashioned with a view to running a modern road transportation system in Nigeria with international standards, the company is ably managed by a team of time-tested professionals with excellent track records in their chosen fields. Supporting the management team is a Board of Directors composed of men of integrity whose diverse backgrounds serve as a rich resources base for the company’s policy formulation and overall business perspective. Its services are specifically designed for discerning travelers. The operations in Nigeria is carried out in modern terminals, with comfortable lounges in various cities like Lagos (Jibowu, Oshodi, Amuwo-Odofin) Aba, Owerri, PH, Abuja, Enugu, Okene, Onitsha, Umuahia, Mbaise Jos. ABC buses are dubbed with the company’s trademark – the Reindeer. 

OWNERSHIP
ABC Transport is a diversified Company in terms of ownership and investments. The company went through a successful initial public offer in September 2006, thereby converting the company to a public limited liability company, with over 8,500 shareholders and listing.

INVESTMENTS

CITY TRANSIT INN (100% OWNED)

City Transit Inn is a budget 42-room hotel next to the ABC Transport’s modern terminal at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and offers affordable accommodation and features air-conditioned rooms with hot and cold showers, TV with multiple satellite channels, home video and local stations.

ABC EXPRESS COURIER LTD (ABEX) (35% SHAREHOLDING)

ABC Express Courier, otherwise known as ABEX Express Parcel Services, was incorporated in Nigeria in 1997 and licensed by the Nigerian Postal Service – NIPOST. ABEX specializes in the rapid documents/ parcels delivery nationwide and internationally, with a network spanning across Nigeria. ABEX comprises dynamic, experienced and professionally qualified personnel and employs over 250 staff. Associated Bus Company Plc has 35% shareholding in ABEX Express Courier Ltd.

TERMINALS

Major –

            Abuja, Amuwo-Odofin, Jibowu, Port Harcourt and Owerri

Minor –

Aba, Enugu, Onitsha, Ibadan, Umuahia, Bolade/Oshodi, Jos

Transit (Nigeria) –

              Mbaise, Benin, Okene, Lokoja, Gwagwalada, Awka and Akwanga.

International –

             Pergah Transport, Accra, Ghana

Transit (agencies) –

            Lome, Cotonou

WORKSHOPS
Fully equipped maintenance unit for servicing and repairs of vehicles located in:

Owerri

Amuwo-Odofin

Abuja

TRAFFIC ROOM
All ABC transport terminals are equipped with UHF radio, manned 24 hours. This room is for communication, and monitoring of passenger/cargo traffic, and speed control, and is coordinated from a Hub (in Owerri), which is equipped with GPS tracking facilities.

TRAFFIC & SAFETY
Is a unit under operations and is responsible for monitoring and ensuring safe driving, and adherence to safety standard. They embark on regular patrol along the operated routes.

MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
ABC Transport, as a customer-focused company, greatly relies on a synergy of highly creative, diligent and ambition-driven personnel. It is the policy of the company to invest in manpower development.

STAFF STRENGTH
The Company employs over 970 permanent and non permanent staff, drawn from various tribes and tongues, and recruited with the highest consideration of merit, qualification and experience:

Management            - 12

Intermediate            -160

Senior                     - 153

Junior (Operatives) - 650

TRAINING
ABC recognises human asset as a significant variable in its overall service delivery and productivity, thus resources are purposefully channeled towards manpower training/development. It especially recognizes drivers as the key to its success, and thus, driver’s training is given top priority.

DRIVERS TRAINING ACADEMY (DTA)
The DTA is involved with training, testing, evaluation and certification of coach drivers for ABC Transport and the larger society. Accredited by the FRSC, the Drivers Training Academy seeks to lay emphasis on good and safe driving practices, create awareness of the prevailing road traffic laws, rules and regulations and to train drivers to avoid dangerous chances, and mastery of vehicles. The Academy is equipped with technically qualified and experienced instructors who understand modern training and presentation techniques.