The Lagos State Government has confirmed that it will not back down from its planned enforcement banning all unregulated commercial bus operations, including “Danfos” and “Koropes,” starting from October 1st. This decision is part of the government’s new transport policy, which aims to improve the city’s transportation system and address issues related to traffic congestion, safety, and pollution.
Despite potential backlash from affected bus drivers and operators, the government remains committed to implementing the ban, emphasizing its importance for the overall development of Lagos. The state government has also announced that it will release a comprehensive transport policy before October, outlining the details of the new regulations and providing guidance for those affected by the changes.
VANGUARD
The Lagos State Government has said no going back on the planned enforcement banning operations of all unregulated commercial bus operations, specifically “Danfos” and “Koropes” along Lekki-Epe corridor, scheduled to commence on October 1, 2024.
This followed speculations making the rounds on the suspension of the plans by government.
Speaking with Vanguard, State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, maintained that the move was in line with the Lagos State Strategic Transportation Master.
The duo, therefore, called for the collaboration of Public Transport Bus Operators, such as Korope/Danfo bus drivers, as government releases the restructuring plans to improve commuting experience.
Giwa added that a stakeholders meeting had been held earlier with bus operators and union leaders in the state, on the need for compliance before the due period.
Giwa described the current state of bus operations on the corridor as chaotic hence, the need for collaboration to successfully regulate and integrate the informal transport sector into the State’s Bus Reform Initiative using Lekki/Epe corridor as a pilot test.
