The Lagos State Government has announced that, beginning tomorrow, Friday, February 22, 2024, a 25% reduction on fares would be resumed for all state-run transport services.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the news during a press briefing with journalists on Thursday, according to a message posted on the Lagos State Government’s official X account.
Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the resumption of the fare reduction for services such as BRT, trains, and ferries intends to alleviate Lagos residents’ financial burden in the face of present economic issues.
He also cited ongoing conversations with various transportation unions to seek fare reductions.
“Governor Babajide Sanwoolu says the 25% reduction on Transport services will start this weekend for the State Public Transport system (BRT, Train, Ferry). While there are discussions with various unions to also reduce their own fares too,” the post on the Lagos State Government account read.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that the second phase of the Blue Line Rail project will extend from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, highlighting that construction is underway following the demolition and reconstruction of a bridge near Maza Maza and Trade Fair to accommodate the rail.
He further mentioned that the construction company, Messrs CCECC, is currently working on the site.
Concerning the 4th Mainland Bridge, he announced that the commencement ceremony is scheduled for the end of April 2024, with the project being executed in stages.