The Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday donated 50 mass transit buses into the operations of the Bus Rapid Transit scheme.
This was done to ease the stress and complaints accompanied by the increase in the fuel price. The Government also promised that the bus fare would remain unchanged despite the increase in fuel price.
The Managing Director, Primero Transport Limited, Fola Tinubu, said the governor’s gesture would not only cushion the effect of fuel price, it would stabilise transport fares.
He said, “The introduction of the 50 buses was undertaken by the governor to reduce the effect of the hike in fuel price on Lagosians in the hope that more people in Ikorodu and its environs will enjoy the BRT service while leaving their vehicles at home.
“This will go a long way in reducing traffic to the road users and waiting time at various terminals.
“The multiplier effect of this development is the creation of more employment opportunities for drivers, fleet officers, inspectors, mechanics andticketers, among others, for the smooth running and operations of the scheme."
This was done to ease the stress and complaints accompanied by the increase in the fuel price. The Government also promised that the bus fare would remain unchanged despite the increase in fuel price.
The Managing Director, Primero Transport Limited, Fola Tinubu, said the governor’s gesture would not only cushion the effect of fuel price, it would stabilise transport fares.
He said, “The introduction of the 50 buses was undertaken by the governor to reduce the effect of the hike in fuel price on Lagosians in the hope that more people in Ikorodu and its environs will enjoy the BRT service while leaving their vehicles at home.
“This will go a long way in reducing traffic to the road users and waiting time at various terminals.
“The multiplier effect of this development is the creation of more employment opportunities for drivers, fleet officers, inspectors, mechanics andticketers, among others, for the smooth running and operations of the scheme."
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