The Lagos State government has slashed transport fare on all Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) routes by 50 per cent beginning from August 2 as part of effort to cushion the effect on removal of subsidy.
The Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Monday while addressing journalists at State House, Ikeja, at the end of a security meeting with the army, police, navy, and other security agencies.
He also disclosed plans to distribute food to the vulnerable people in the state.
The governor explained that the state would soon commence distribution of food stuff, such as rice, beans, and garri, to the poor in the state.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the distribution would be done through the Community Development Associations (CDAs), churches, mosques, and local governments.
Aside the reduction in BRT transport fares, he also revealed that commercial buses, known as “Danfo”, would also reduce their transportation fare by 25 per cent on all routes.
Although Sanwo-Olu did not say how he would enforce the reduction in transport fare for the yellow buses.
He said the number of Lagos State staff buses would also be increased, adding that new buses have already been purchased.
