The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, has increased its entire Bus Reform Initiative, BRI, scheme fare by 18 per cent.
The announcement was made on Thursday on the official social media platform of the agency.
The increase which begins on Monday, LAMATA explained, was informed by the increase in the cost of operations and the need keep the buses running.
The statement reads: “Please be informed that there will be an 18 per cent increase in the bus fare on all Bus Reform Initiative scheme.
“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.
“The new fare will take effect from Monday.
“We seek your understanding and cooperation.”
