Lagos to unveil 229 regulated buses on Lekki–Epe corridor December 8

Lagos State is set to commence regulated bus operations on the Lekki–Epe corridor on December 8, deploying 229 high- and medium-capacity buses in the first phase of its Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme.

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced on its X handle on Tuesday, saying that the rollout will introduce exclusive, government-regulated bus services along major routes, including Ajah–CMS/Marina, Ajah–Obalende, Ajah–Oshodi, Ajah–Berger, and Ajah–Iyana Ipaja.

One operator will run an express service, while others will operate stage-by-stage services to ensure broad commuter coverage.

All participating buses will feature Lagos’ standard blue-and-white colours, QR-enabled PTCS verification stickers, unique identification codes, and Touch and Pay (TAP) stickers for seamless commuter transactions

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, LAMATA, and representatives of informal bus operators have concluded a final stakeholder meeting ahead of the commencement of the regulated bus operations on the Lekki–Epe corridor.

“This first phase, deploying 229 buses, will ultimately be extended to Epe,” the statement read.

LAMATA added that the initiative aims to improve safety, comfort, and operational discipline along the corridor, providing commuters with a more reliable and secure public transport experience.

One operator will run an express service, while others will provide stage-by-stage operations. All participating buses will carry the standard blue-and-white Lagos regulated colours, QR-enabled PTCS verification stickers, unique identification codes, and Touch and Pay (TAP) stickers.

“The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and representatives of informal bus operators have concluded a final stakeholder meeting ahead of the commencement of exclusive regulated bus operations of the Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme, scheduled to begin on December 8, 2025.

“The service, the first phase of the reform, which will ultimately extend to Epe, will operate along the following routes: Ajah–CMS (Marina)/Obalende, Ajah–Oshodi, Ajah–Berger, and Ajah–Iyana Ipaja,” the statement read in part.

It added, “…the 229 high- and medium-capacity buses will be deployed in this initial phase.”

According to LAMATA, the initiative aims to enhance commuter safety, comfort, and operational discipline along the corridor.

culled from punch.