The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, said Lagosians would now pay N1,000, enjoying a 30 per cent reduction on the red line transportation fare.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who made this known at the unveiling of the Abule Egba Bus Terminal, said the fare was reduced because the state government wanted the Red Line transportation system to be accessible and affordable.
“Today, because it is about transportation, we’ve done our numbers, we feel good and so I want to announce that today we’re reducing the fare on our Red Line immediately. We will be doing a 30% reduction to bring down the price from N1,500 to N1000,” he said.
In his address at the Abule Egba Bus Terminal inauguration, Sanwo-Olu said, “About six years ago, we pledged to the people of Lagos State to upgrade our public transportation system with modern, sustainable infrastructure to enable them to meet their daily aspirations. Today, we are here in Agege to hand over to the people another public infrastructure that will aid their seamless commuting from here to other parts of Lagos and perhaps to other parts of our country, Nigeria.
“This infrastructure reflects our commitment to continuously enhance public transportation systems, strengthening connectivity, and improving the overall experience for commuters. We are dedicated to taking ongoing steps to advance and modernise transportation across the state.
“In addition to the Blue and Red Rail Lines in operation, we have initiated moves to kick-start the 68-kilometre Green Line from Marina to Lekki Free Zone and the 60-kilometre Purple Line from the Redemption Camp in Ogun State to Volkswagen area on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to connect with the Blue Line.
“You will recall that before the close of 2024, I signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated and China Harbour Engineering Company to bring the Green Line to life. The Green Line will link Marina to key areas like Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, and other communities along the Lekki-Epe corridor and it is projected to move more than one million passengers daily when demand for its service peaks. The rail line is envisioned to redefine the public transport system in Lagos.”
He also said the state was anticipating the arrival of new Compressed Natural Gas buses and electric buses by the third quarter of 2025, saying the additions would expand the current fleet, increase the availability of buses and reduce waiting time at bus stops for commuters.
In her welcome address, the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Abimbola Akinajo, said the vision of the Lagos State government was for a public transport system where all modes were integrated to allow easy commuting of Lagosians.
