The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced reduction in fares in the state on all Bus Rapid Transport routes by 50 per cent, beginning from Wednesday, August 2.
The governor also said commercial yellow buses, popularly known as Danfo, will follow suit with a reduction of 25 per cent in fare on all routes.
Vanguard reported that Sanwo-Olu made the announcement, on Monday, while addressing journalists at the State House, Ikeja, at the end of a security meeting with security agencies such as the army, police and the navy.
He also said the number of Lagos State staff buses will be increased, adding that new buses have been purchased for distribution soon.
According to him, the state will commence the distribution of food packs such as rice, beans and cassava flour, known as “garri” to the vulnerable people in the state.
According to him, the distribution will be done through the Community Development Associations, churches, mosques, and Local Government.
These measures, he said, are to cushion the effect of removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, as well as the harsh economic situation in the country.
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