Lagos Reduces Red Line Train Fares by 30% to N1,000

Mr Sanwo-Olu announced the cut in the fares on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Abule Egba Bus Terminal in the Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

He disclosed that the intra-city rail transport was to make life easier for residents of the metropolis, noting that his administration was to enhance seamless mass transportation from the suburb to other parts of the state.

The bus terminal is strategically situated close to Lagos Red Line corridor, reflecting the government’s commitment to continuously enhance public transportation systems, strengthening connectivity and improving the overall experience for commuters.

Business Post reports that the Abule Egba Bus Terminal has features like loading bays, a terminal building with a customer service area, a waiting area, spaces for restaurants and other commercial services, offices for ground staff, public conveniences, a water treatment plant and provision for green energy, among others.

 “This is a public bus terminal that will aid seamless commuting from here to other parts of Lagos. This infrastructure reflects our commitment to continuously enhancing public transportation systems, strengthening connectivity, and improving the overall experience for commuters.

“We are dedicated to taking ongoing steps to advance and modernise transportation across the state,” Mr Sanwo-Olu disclosed, noting that efforts are being made to build two additional interchange hubs in Marina and Mile 2, while another bus terminal is at the advanced stage of construction in Iyana Ipaja axis.

He also announced that the state was expecting the arrival of new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and electric buses by the third quarter of the year to enhance bus services, urging residents to take ownership of the projects.

“This infrastructure has been made possible through your tax contributions. I urge you to take pride in it, protect it, and ensure that it remains safe from any harm or damage.

“By safeguarding these assets, we can all benefit from their long-term value and continue to build a better future for our community,” he stated.

On her part, the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA), Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, said bus terminals “offer central location for passengers to board and connect to other forms of transportation.”

According to her, the Lagos State government has provided bus terminals in Ikeja, Oshodi, Ajah, Oyingbo, Yaba, Ojota, Ifako Ijaiye and now at Abule Egba, with Iyana Ipaja bus terminal to be launched soon.