By Lukman Olabiyi
Lagos State Government has revealed that the present administration spent N14.9 billion to subsidise transportation fare for Lagosians in six years.
This was revealed by the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the ministerial press briefing to commemorate the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
Reeling out the ministry’s scorecard, he said Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL) was established to provide a modern, safe, secure, convenient and reliable bus transportation system that integrates with other modes of public transport within the state to deliver a socially inclusive service that is affordable and accessible to all.
He disclosed that between May 2019 and February 2025, LBSL has moved a total of 60, 882, 000 passengers.
“Currently, LBSL moves over 42, 266 passengers daily with an average of 1,000 bus trips per day. Since inception, the LBSL’s average fare has been N261.67, cheaper than the average fares in Lagos. It has subsidised fares for Lagosians,” the commissioner said.
Speaking on water transportation, Osiyemi disclosed that the state government was yet to know the cause of the recent fire incident that involved LAGFERRY boat, but assured that soon, the report of the probe on the incident would be made public.
He revealed that installation of CCTV cameras on all LAGFERRY boats has been completed, noting that the initiative would ensure safety of all passengers through real time monitoring.
The commissioner said Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration was resolute on transforming Lagos transportation landscape, adding that the commitment extends beyond the options of roads, rails and water transport, to the overall quality of life for Lagosians.
Reiterating the governor’s commitment to transportation, the commissioner said: “His vision for Lagos transportation is a journey towards integration of all modes, affordability, efficiency, sustainability and innovation.”