Lagos: We’ll deploy buses to replace okada, tricycles in July

Lagos: We’ll deploy buses to replace okada, tricycles in July

Lagos: We’ll deploy buses to replace okada, tricycles in July The Lagos state government says buses with certain specifications will be deployed to replace okada, tricycles in some areas in the state. On February 1, the state government enforced the restriction on commercial tricycles and motorcycles in 15 local councils. Despite criticism against the government’s action, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, said the decision will be sustained for safety reasons. Speaking at a media briefing in Ikeja, the state capital, on Wednesday, Frederick Oladeinde, Lagos transportation commissioner, said more buses will be deployed by July to cushion effect of the ban. He said the state government is working towards implementing a “first mile and last mile (FMLM) mobility solution” to help Lagosians navigate the state with ease. Oladeinde also said the state government has sent bus specifications to potential manufacturers. “Following the restriction of motorcycles and tricycles for com…