Residents of Lagos State (Lagosians) will pay less for transportation as a result of the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, halving the cost of transportation to assist mitigate the effects of fuel and money shortages.
Sanwo-Olu revealed this in a statement adding that food banks would also be established all around the state to aid the less privileged.
The statement read; “Dear Lagosians, I have found it necessary to address the good people of Lagos, following some events in our dear country. The currency exchange and the fuel situation have, no doubt, raised tension in the land.
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“I commend our dear citizens for your patience and understanding in the face of hardship that you have experienced in recent days. Your resilience has been remarkable. The current situation has had telling effects and we have taken some steps to cushion these effects.
“To support you in weathering these stormy days, I hereby announce a 50% cut in fares on all our BRT buses, LAGRIDE taxi scheme, First Mile and Last Mile buses, and Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY). This will take effect from tomorrow (Thursday) for the next seven days.
“We will push out more Cowry Cards to enable more Lagosians to get on board our services. I have also directed that food banks be set up in various parts of the State to cater for the vulnerable.”
To express his sympathies with Lagosians at this difficult time for vulnerable individuals, the Governor stated that stakeholders and organizations will assist in delivering food items to those in need affected by the current situation.
He believes that the relief will help till things return to normal.
