The Lagos State Government has reduced the fares of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and rail transport in the state by 25%, effective Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
This follows an outcry from passengers after the reversal of the 50% discount that was introduced on August 2, 2023, to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) had earlier announced that the 50% discount would end on Sunday, November 5, 2023. However, following complaints from passengers on Monday that the new fares were higher than the pre-palliative rates, the government has decided to implement a 25% discount instead.
In a statement issued late Monday, LAMATA said that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had directed the implementation of the 25% discount in response to appeals from passengers.
“Following appeals to the Governor, he has extended the passenger fare reduction by 25% across the regulated bus and rail transport services until another review is announced, " the s…
