Lagos approves increase in passenger carriage for BRT buses

Lagos approves increase in passenger carriage for BRT buses

Lagos approves increase in passenger carriage for BRT buses According to VERYCONCERN, The Regulated high capacity buses in Lagos operated by Primero Transport Services Limited and Lagos Bus Services Limited can now carry 42 passengers seated and no standing, Lagos State Government announced yesterday. The announcement followed a review of its earlier order which limited commuter occupancy to 21 passengers but still ensures that occupancy is not more than 60 per cent of bus passenger capacity. The review takes effect from today. Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, said the government also approved two fare zones for BRT services. Bus services between Ikorodu and Fadeyi will attract a fare of N300 and trips beyond Fadeyi will attract N500, she said. She explained that the decision to establish the fare zones was taken following extensive consultation with stakeholders, including patrons of the regulated bus services dai…