The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced an 18% fare increase for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, citing higher operational costs. The new pricing will take effect next week, according to a notice issued by LAMATA on Thursday.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!“Please be informed that there will be an 18% increase in the bus fare on all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes,” the statement read. “The fare increase is because of the rise in the cost of operations and the need to ensure that buses keep running and guarantee your movement around Lagos.”
Public Transport Fare Adjustments in Lagos
This development follows the Lagos State Government’s decision in November 2023 to cancel the 50% transport fare discount on BRT services, returning fares to pre-August 2023 rates. The discount had initially been introduced to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Before that, in July 2023, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a 25% fare reduction on all routes for both state-owned and commercial buses. Additionally, the government expanded its fleet of staff buses for Lagos State Public Service workers.
Appeal for Public Cooperation
LAMATA has urged commuters to show understanding and cooperation as the fare increase takes effect, emphasizing that the adjustment is necessary to sustain efficient public transport services in Lagos.
