BRT operator introduces downward review of fare rates across corridors [DETAILS]
As part of measures to make public commuting affordable, operator of Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, Franchise in Lagos State, Primero Transport Services Limited, has concluded plans to slash the current flat rate of bus fares from Ikorodu to Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, corridors of the state. The new fare regime will have five percent reduction in bus fare across the routes which comprises of five zones from Ikorodu to TBS. The Managing Director of the transport company, Mr. Deji Tinubu, who disclosed this at the weekend, explained that the new fare regime, aimed at cushioning the current economic hardship by making the bus fares affordable, as well as providing value for money to average commuter. The five zones according to Tinubu are; Ikorodu-Mile12, Mile-12-Maryland, Maryland-Fadeyi, Fadeyi-Constain and Constain-TBS According to him, “The bus fare will now be charged based on commuting from one zone to another against the former charges of flat rate. A passenger commuting from Ikor...