Fare hike: Sanwo-Olu orders fresh 25% rebate for BRT, rail passengers

The directive came in response to public outcry on Monday, following the cancellation of the 50 per cent rebate on fares for regulated bus, Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, and rail transport in the state.

The state government, last weekend announced a reversion to the old rate in public transport fares in the state A statement by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, as confirmed by its Head, of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, informed commuters of a plan to return to the pre-August 2, 2023 rate from Monday, November 6, 2023.

The abrupt removal of the subsidy, however, forced average Nigerian households into economic frustration, prompting the decision of some states to introduce relief packages to cushion the effects.After cancellation, the state government said by October, the rebate package saved commuters N1.9 billion in eight weeks on transport costs.

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