Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State will on 8 December begin regulated bus operations on the Lekki–Epe corridor with the deployment of 229 high- and medium-capacity buses under the first phase of the state’s Bus Reform Scheme.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) confirmed the rollout on Tuesday following what it described as a final stakeholder meeting between the Ministry of Transportation, LAMATA and informal bus operators.
“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,” the agency said.
The new system introduces government-supervised services along major routes including Ajah–CMS/Marina, Ajah–Obalende, Ajah–Oshodi, Ajah–Berger and Ajah–Iyana Ipaja. LAMATA said the first phase would feature both express services and stage-by-stage operations to ensure wider commuter coverage.
All buses will operate in Lagos’ regulated blue-and-white colours and come equipped with PTCS QR verification stickers, unique identification codes and Touch and Pay (TAP) technology for seamless transactions.
LAMATA emphasised that the initiative aims to improve efficiency, safety and commuter comfort. “The 229 high- and medium-capacity buses will be deployed in this initial phase,” the agency said, adding that the scheme will ultimately extend to Epe.
The agency said the reform is part of broader efforts to modernise public transport, reduce delays, and strengthen discipline across the corridor.
Lagos Launches Regulated Bus Operations on Lekki–Epe Corridor
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