Lagos State Government Declares Free Bus Rides To Celebrate Christmas and New Year Day.

To commemorate the yuletide celebrations, the Lagos state government has declared that there will be free bus rides on the Bus Rapid Transit corridors on December 25, 2021, which is Christmas and on January 1, 2022, which is New Year’s Day.

The Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the free bus rides in the spirit of joy, love and peace which the festive season signifies.

In a recent statement to newsmen she said;

“The Governor has given his promise for the commencement of passenger operations on the first two phases of the State’s rail lines – Blue and Red. He has demonstrated his commitment to the completion of both rail lines by sourcing funds for their completion and provision of rolling stock. What is therefore expected of Lagosians is to support him towards the realisation of the Greater Lagos vision.”

Also Read: FG Declares Free Train Rides From Dec. 24 To Jan. 4 Amid Xmas Celebrations.

Expressing the state government’s gratitude for the patience and perseverance the citizenry has shown in the face of the discomfort accompanied with the construction of transport infrastructure, she assured Lagos residents that consistent and spirited efforts are being made to improve public transport and traffic management.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.