The Lagos government has taken the delivery of the first set
of electric buses for public transportation in the state.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, announced the
delivery of the electric buses in a statement released on Sunday.
Speaking on the benefits of the electric buses, Sanwo-Olu
said the vehicles will reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency, adding
that residents can now welcome cost-efficient transportation in the state.
The Lagos governor added that the initiative was achieved
owing to the state government’s partnership with Oando Clean Energy Limited.
“With the ability to
travel 280km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in
Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer. With an average daily usage of
200km by existing BRTs, there is no need to fear that the buses can stop while
in transit,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“Our new electric buses will not only reduce carbon
emissions but will also increase efficiency. This means that Lagosians can say
goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation.
“We shall be running a pilot scheme over the next few months
to gather sufficient data required to analyse the operational efficiencies
relative to the current BRT buses to further improve our public transport
service. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to creating a
sustainable future for Lagos.”
The development makes Lagos the first state in Nigeria to take delivery of electric buses for public transportation.
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