Sanwo-Olu Slashes BRT, ‘Danfo’ Fares By 50%, 25%
Category: Lagos News
Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday, announced reduction in transport fare on all Bus Rapid Transport, BRT, routes by 50 per cent beginning from Wednesday, August 2.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also said commercial yellow buses, known as ‘Danfo’ will follow suit with a reduction of 25 per cent in fare on all routes.
Sanwo-Olu made the announcement while addressing journalists at the State House, Ikeja, at the end of a with security agencies such as the Army, Police and the Navy.
He also said the number of Lagos State staff buses will be increased, adding that new buses have been purchased for distribution soon.
The governor also said the state will commence distribution of food packs such as rice, beans and cassava flour (garri) to the vulnerable people in the state.
According to him, the distribution will be done through the Community Development Associations, CDAs, churches, mosques, and local government.
These measures, he said, are to cushion the effect of removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government as well as the harsh economic situation in the country.
This people called government did they have brain at all? bus drivers did they increase the fair over night?let them find the solution for the fuel that's over problem,pls my people those of us in Lagos state should not mind the governor before mad( were) conductor break someone head.
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