Lagos raises BRT fare by 18% February 17

The Lagos State Government has approved an 18 percent fare increase under its Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) scheme.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced the adjustment on Thursday on it’s social media platforms, citing rising operational costs.

LAMATA emphasised that the fare review is essential to maintaining bus services for commuters across the state.

The new fare will take effect from February 17, 2025.

The statement added: “The fare rise is because of the increase in the cost of operations and the need to ensure that buses keep running and guarantee your movement around Lagos.

“We seek your understanding and cooperation.”

On June 30, 2022, LAMATA announced that the Lagos State Government had approved a N100 fare increase on all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes.

LAMATA stated that the fare increase was necessary due to the rising cost of diesel and the large number of buses out of service due to a shortage of spare parts.