Antoine Assalé Tiémoko, the esteemed mayor of Tiassalé, a vibrant and diverse city situated approximately 120 kilometers from the bustling Ivorian capital, Abidjan, has unveiled plans to introduce free communal transportation services on weekends within the locality.
This innovative initiative is slated for implementation starting in late 2026, commencing with a pilot phase to ensure smooth integration and effectiveness.
“This measure aligns with our commitment to redistribute communal resources, especially as the municipality’s own funds, primarily derived from municipal taxes, have seen substantial growth, escalating from 24 million FCFA in 2019 to 91 million in 2025, with a projected increase to 100 million FCFA by 2026,” Mayor Assalé explained in an informational note disseminated via his official Meta account.
The groundbreaking announcement of this unprecedented measure was made by the mayor on Friday, May 22, 2026, during the 11th annual accountability day held at the Tiassalé marriage hall.
Beyond his mayoral duties for the commune of Tiassalé, Assalé Tiémoko is also a prominent political figure and an established journalist, holding the presidency of the political movement ‘Aujourd’hui et demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (ADCI)’.
