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The '''Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System''', also known as '''Lagos BRT''', is a [[bus rapid transit]] system in [[Lagos State]]. It is regulated by [[Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority|LAMATA]] and currently operated by Primero Transport Services Limited.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unep.org/transport/pcfv/PDF/cba_june/CBA_PublicTransportationLagos.pdf|title=Public Transportation in Lagos - UNEP|website=Unep |
The '''Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System''', also known as '''Lagos BRT''', is a [[bus rapid transit]] system in [[Lagos State]]. It is regulated by [[Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority|LAMATA]] and currently operated by Primero Transport Services Limited.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unep.org/transport/pcfv/PDF/cba_june/CBA_PublicTransportationLagos.pdf|title=Public Transportation in Lagos - UNEP|website=Unep|access-date=28 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105175937/http://www.unep.org/transport/pcfv/PDF/cba_june/CBA_PublicTransportationLagos.pdf|archive-date=5 January 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=cp>{{cite news|url=https://www.cp-africa.com/2010/12/28/public-transportation-lagos-state/|website=CP Africa|author=Jen Ehidiamen|title=Public Transportation in Lagos State...#BRT|accessdate=28 December 2015}}</ref> |
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''BRT features are similar to a light rail or metro system, as a result reliable, convenient and faster than regular bus services. With the right structures , BRT is able to thrive and solve the issue of lack of decent and reliable transportation system.[https://www.itdp.org/library/standards-and-guides/the-bus-rapid-transit-standard/what-is-brt/]'' |
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==First phase== |
==First phase== |
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The first phase of the [[Lagos]] BRT was opened on 17th of March |
The first phase of the [[Lagos]] BRT was opened on 17th of March 2008, although it was initially slated for opening in November 2007. The initiative to build the system was initiated by the government of the previous governor, [[Bola Tinubu]].<ref name=cp/> It goes from Mile 12 through [[Ikorodu Road]] and [[Funsho Williams#Memorial|Funsho Williams Avenue]] up to CMS. At the moment, the Lagos BRT Corridor has been extended from Mile 12 to [[Ikorodu]], which is the second phase of BRT implementation. With the approval of Governor [[Akinwunmi Ambode]], the construction of a new BRT corridor along Oshodi to [[Abule Egba|Abule-Egba]] has commenced under the supervision of [[LAMATA]]. |
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26 bus shelters are offered along the Mile 12-CMS road; three bus terminals are also placed along the corridor (at Mile 12, Moshalashi and CMS), with the bus terminal at CMS designed to integrate with transport modes of rail and ferry that are planned for future construction by [[LAMATA]]. |
26 bus shelters are offered along the Mile 12-CMS road; three bus terminals are also placed along the corridor (at Mile 12, Moshalashi and CMS), with the bus terminal at CMS designed to integrate with transport modes of rail and ferry that are planned for future construction by [[LAMATA]]. |
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According to [[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]] on August 14, 2018, Mercedes Benz(MB do Brazil) is set to deliver 200 buses to [[Lagos]] by month end. |
According to [[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]] on August 14, 2018, Mercedes Benz (MB do Brazil) is set to deliver 200 buses to [[Lagos]] by month end. A total of 800 buses from the first pack have been delivered in October 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=Awaiting new Lagos buses |url=http://thenationonlineng.net/awaiting-new-lagos-buses/ |accessdate=23 March 2019 |work=The Nation [[Nigeria]] |date=13 August 2018}}</ref> |
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A total of 800 buses from the first pack have been delivered in october 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=Awaiting new Lagos buses |url=http://thenationonlineng.net/awaiting-new-lagos-buses/ |accessdate=23 March 2019 |work=The Nation [[Nigeria]] |date=13 August 2018}}</ref> |
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Lagos Governor, [[Babajide Sanwo-Olu]] has approved the creation of a specialized security team to oversee and enforce the state's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as well as the safety of other transportation facilities. |
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== Bus routes == |
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The Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Primero Transport Services Ltd operates on twenty-six routes and recently lowered fares for along Ikorodu to TBS corridor because of the present realities<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oladele|first=David|date=2021-01-31|title=Lagos BRT operator reduces fares across twenty six routes|url=https://techeconomy.ng/2021/01/lagos-brt-operator-reduces-fares-across-twenty-six-routes/|access-date=2021-11-16|website=TechEconomy.ng|language=en-GB}}</ref>.The BRT also recently activated digital electronic payment system using access control system too which was launched by the former Governor of Lagos State<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brand Spur|date=2018-04-06|title=Sterling Bank Partners Lagos on Digital Payment for BRT Commuters|url=https://brandspurng.com/2018/04/06/sterling-bank-partners-lagos-on-digital-payment-for-brt-commuters/|access-date=2021-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Tetteh Teye|first=Emmanuel|date=February 2019|title=Usage of e-payment on bus rapid transit (brt); an empirical test, public acceptance and policy implications in lagos, Nigeria. [PDF]|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331087383|journal=[[University of Science and Technology of China]]|via=Researchgate.net}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 14:34, 9 May 2024
The Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System, also known as Lagos BRT, is a bus rapid transit system in Lagos State. It is regulated by LAMATA and currently operated by Primero Transport Services Limited.[1][2]
First phase
[edit]The first phase of the Lagos BRT was opened on 17th of March 2008, although it was initially slated for opening in November 2007. The initiative to build the system was initiated by the government of the previous governor, Bola Tinubu.[2] It goes from Mile 12 through Ikorodu Road and Funsho Williams Avenue up to CMS. At the moment, the Lagos BRT Corridor has been extended from Mile 12 to Ikorodu, which is the second phase of BRT implementation. With the approval of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the construction of a new BRT corridor along Oshodi to Abule-Egba has commenced under the supervision of LAMATA.
26 bus shelters are offered along the Mile 12-CMS road; three bus terminals are also placed along the corridor (at Mile 12, Moshalashi and CMS), with the bus terminal at CMS designed to integrate with transport modes of rail and ferry that are planned for future construction by LAMATA.
According to The Nation on August 14, 2018, Mercedes Benz (MB do Brazil) is set to deliver 200 buses to Lagos by month end. A total of 800 buses from the first pack have been delivered in October 2018.[3]
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the creation of a specialized security team to oversee and enforce the state's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as well as the safety of other transportation facilities.
Bus routes
[edit]The Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Primero Transport Services Ltd operates on twenty-six routes and recently lowered fares for along Ikorodu to TBS corridor because of the present realities[4].The BRT also recently activated digital electronic payment system using access control system too which was launched by the former Governor of Lagos State[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Public Transportation in Lagos - UNEP" (PDF). Unep. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ a b Jen Ehidiamen. "Public Transportation in Lagos State...#BRT". CP Africa. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Awaiting new Lagos buses". The Nation Nigeria. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ Oladele, David (31 January 2021). "Lagos BRT operator reduces fares across twenty six routes". TechEconomy.ng. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Brand Spur (6 April 2018). "Sterling Bank Partners Lagos on Digital Payment for BRT Commuters". Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Tetteh Teye, Emmanuel (February 2019). "Usage of e-payment on bus rapid transit (brt); an empirical test, public acceptance and policy implications in lagos, Nigeria. [PDF]". University of Science and Technology of China – via Researchgate.net.
