In a bid to ease the economic burden on its citizens, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared the reinstatement of a 25% reduction in public transportation fares.
The announcement comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address the economic challenges faced by residents in the state.
“We started something last year from August when we had a 50% reduction on all public transportation,” the governor said in a media chat on Thursday.
“It was stopped towards the end of the years when things resumed back but now I think transport cost is a major thing for our citizens.
“Almost immediately from this weekend, we’re throwing back a 25% reduction on all public transportation. We’re working with the various unions to ensure that we also can support them. But on our BRT, on our trains, on our ferry services, you going to begin to enjoy that almost immediately from this weekend.
“I’ve given an instruction, so they are working on the logistics for that.”
Sanwo-Olu also mentioned that Lagos civil servants ranging from Level 1 to 14 will be required to attend in-person work three days a week while working remotely for the remaining two days, aiming to alleviate economic burdens in the state.
