The 50% discount on BRT transport fares in Lagos state expires tomorrow. This discount kicked off on 2nd August 2023 and was part of the palliative put in place to bring succor to the lives of citizens in the state. The discount was implemented after a directive from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who said that the measure was to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government as well as the harsh economic situation in the country.
The expiration announcement was made in a statement shared on the X account of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority yesterday.LAMATA noted that transportation fares will revert to their pre-August 2 rates from Monday, November 06.
The agency called on residents to take note of the change and make necessary preparations for the resumption of regular transport fare rates that were in place before the adjustment made in August.
According to the statement, “The 50% rebate in transport fare in the regulated transport system in Lagos ends on Sunday. The 50% fare rebate was announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on August 2, 2023. The public is hereby informed that from Monday, November 6, 2023, transport fare will return to the pre-2nd August 2023 rate.”
