Lagos approves 25% fare rebate for regulated bus and rail transport.

Responding to calls for the reinstatement of 50% rebate on fare for regulated bus and rail transport. Governor Babajide Sanwo - Olu has directed the implementation of 25% per cent discount beginning Tuesday, 7th November 2023.

Governor Sanwo - Olu had on 2nd August,2023 announced a 50% discount in fare on regulated transport bus and rail transport which ended on Sunday.

Following appeals to the Governor, he has extended the passenger fare reduction by 25% across the regulated bus and rail transport services until another review is announced.

Within the three months period of the rebate, the pump price of diesel jumped from #867 in August to #1,300 in November 2023 representing about 50 per cent jump.

Fair enough

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