The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to integrate mini and midi buses, known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into the state’s Bus Reform Initiative....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, in a statement released on Thursday, January 9 in Lagos.
The statement was signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola. Giwa revealed that the integration project is still in the planning phase.
“The documentation process for bus operators interested in the scheme is ongoing, with 10 operators having already submitted letters of intent to the Ministry of Transportation. Of these, six operators have been confirmed,” he said.
As part of the process, the Vehicle Inspection Service and the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency will physically verify all buses participating in the scheme to ensure they are roadworthy and properly documented.
Once verified, the buses will be branded in the colours of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and equipped with electronic ticketing validators.
Additionally, a framework is being developed to integrate union dues deductions into an e-ticketing system. This will also address issues related to the activities of hoodlums who have been extorting money from transport operators.
Giwa further explained that the initiative would be trialled for three months before full implementation.
He confirmed that once fully operational, the reform would prevent mini buses from operating on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, with these buses instead being deployed to inner routes and communities.
This move is part of the ongoing efforts by the Lagos State Government to streamline the state’s transport system and enhance the efficiency of public transportation services across the region.
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