The Lagos state government says buses with certain
specifications will be deployed to replace okada, tricycles in some areas in
the state.
On February 1, the state government enforced the restriction
on commercial tricycles and motorcycles in 15 local councils.
Despite criticism against the government’s action, Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, said the decision will be sustained for
safety reasons.
Speaking at a media briefing in Ikeja, the state capital, on
Wednesday, Frederick Oladeinde, Lagos transportation commissioner, said more
buses will be deployed by July to cushion effect of the ban.
He said the state government is working towards implementing
a “first mile and last mile (FMLM) mobility solution” to help Lagosians
navigate the state with ease.
Oladeinde also said the state government has sent bus
specifications to potential manufacturers.
“Following the restriction of motorcycles and tricycles for
commuter operations in some areas in the metropolis, the government is working
on implementing a First Mile and Last Mile (FMLM) mobility solution,” he said.
“We have identified 285 last mile routes within the seven
bus reform initiative zones across Lagos. We have developed bus specifications
and shared same with potential bus manufacturers. We expect these to be rolled
out in the next two months.”
The commissioner said the state government has completed
Oshodi-Abule Egba bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor, while bus terminals in
Agege, Ojota, Ajah, International Airport, Yaba and Oyingbo are at different
stages of completion.
He said the administration has deployed more effective
models to boost operations in the transportation sector of the state.
“The Ikeja bus terminal is now operational and currently
serving three routes, which include Ikeja to Obalende, CMS and TBS, Ikeja to
Iyana Ipaja and Ikeja to Ikorodu,” he said.
“In the last one year of this administration, there has been
an improvement in the public transit system through the deployment of 200 high
capacity buses to move Lagosians from one destination to the other on daily
basis.
“During the year under review, more than 80,000 passengers
were commuted daily and recently 10 million passengers was achieved in 10-month
operation of the Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL).
“As this administration progresses, we must continue to
pursue vigorously, within the timeframe and limited resources, the state’s
vision of transforming Lagos into a smart city that is safe, secured,
functional and productive.
“This administration has employed international best
practice models and reforms for effective transformation of Lagos state.”
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