Lagos receives additional 35 CNG, electric buses

The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of additional 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric buses to reduce cost of transportation, expand public transportation fleet and promote cleaner mobility.

Received on behalf of the State Government on Thursday, the buses were handed over to operators under the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) at the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Depot in Ketu.

The initiative is the brainchild of the Federal Government aimed at expanding cleaner, more efficient and affordable public transportation options for Nigerians.

The deployment of the buses is expected to cut transport fare by as much as 50 percent across States.

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for facilitating the deployment of CNG and electric buses to states across the country.

According to him: “The intervention will translate to more accessible and affordable transportation, improved commuting experience, reduced reliance on conventional fuel and cleaner air for communities.”

He described the development as another practical step towards building a transportation system capable of serving residents more efficiently and sustainably.