In some areas of Lagos, the cost of transportation has increased on Monday as several drivers discontinued their services.
The cost of a minibus ride from First Gate bus stop to Orile along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway has increased from 150 Naira to 250 Naira. Mile 2 to Ketu/Mile 12 is now 500 miles instead of 400.
The few commercial buses that travel between Lagos and Ogun States via the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway now charge 800 for any bus stop starting at Berger Bus stop.
Bus shortages and price increases have left commuters stranded.
Lagos roads will be off-limits to drivers for seven days as part of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria’s protest against extortion by members of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee.
