The Société Nigérienne de Transports de Voyageurs or SNTV (English: Nigerien Passenger Transport Company) is the

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owned bus and public transport company.

Operation

The SNTV operates an inter-city and limited international coach system, as well as the "''Gare Routieres''" or "''Autogares''": Coach, truck, and taxi stations found in most Nigerien cities. In a nation with no rail system and low automobile ownership, SNTV and private coaches, buses, and taxis are the primary means of intracity travel for most Nigeriens.pp. 68-69, 165.

History

The SNTV was hived off from the older STNN in the mid-1960s. The STNN sense focuses on commercial cargo haulage, but the SNTV still maintains a package service, while the STNN transport passengers in some more remote routes. As of 2009, the United States government reports that SNTV "has experienced no known major accidents since 2001."Niger 2009 Crime & Safety Report
Overseas Security Advisory Council, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State. Accessed 2009-05-08

Routes

Domestic service routes:
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References

External links

sntv.biz
SNTV official Website. {{DEFAULTSORT:Societe Nigerienne de Transports de Voyageurs Companies of Niger Transport in Niger Bus companies of Niger Companies based in Niamey

Operation

History

Routes

See also

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