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6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by ify2016: 3:58pm On Jan 14, 2016
Most times,the rate at which some passengers behave while boarding BRT buses are so alarming that some go to the extent of sleeping, thereby forgetting when they have gotten to their initial destinations.
Ever since the operation of the fully new air conditioned buses within Lagos metropolitan city began, virtually 99% percent of Lagosians have resorted in patronizing them; maybe due to comfort and subsidized transport fare.
So, because of several complaints by passengers, I have personally made out time to advise people on what do avoid while patronizing this new BRT buses.
1: DON'T JUMP THE QUEUE: Please, no matter how placed in the society you may be, kindly respect yourself and abide by the queue order. Most times when you see a long queue, just wait patiently until it get to your turn. Any attempt by violating this order may lead to your harassment either by the long awaited passengers or security guards. Just humble yourself and vamoose from the area because you won't believe how much insult you will receive.
2: DON'T BUY TICKET AHEAD OF NEXT DAY: Funny as it may sound, some people most times buy ticket ahead of next day without knowing that it expires 24hrs of purchase. This is to avoid dubious means by few hands in printing tickets that has similar resemblance with the new one. As soon as you purchase your ticket, bear in mind that you can't use it the next day.
3: TRANS LOADING: Many a times passengers complain that why should Busman take them into another bus without proper information. Please, bear in mind that busmen don't apply all rout withing their jurisdictions. If you are told to alight so that you will transfered to the next bus going to Ikorodu for instance, just be patient and allow the Busman to do so. In the absent of bus man action, kindly bring on the attention of security personnel within the premises for easy trans load.
4: DON'T FORGET TO PRESS ALIGHT BUTTON: I know that sometimes air condition bus or car makes someone sleep, but please no matter how weak you may be, just inform anyone next to you to alert you when thet get to certain bus stop. This is to avoid the story that touches the heart. Kindly press the warning bell before the bus stop and press the second time 6 seconds before your final destination.
5: DON'T FORGET YOUR BELONGINGS: Why on earth should some people even forget foodstuff they went to market to buy with their hard earn money. One handsome guy was telling me the other day that he forgot his CPU and the said he forgot his Laptop. Some women even forget hand bag with many things on it. Please, try and keep your belongings like a baby with you to avoid the story that touches the heart. Most of the strong reported lost times have not been found maybe because some criminals near to the victim who may have taken advantage of that situation.
6: DON'T FORGET TO TAP OUT WHEN ALIGHTING: Some people are so careless that immediately they alight they forget to tap out. Please, the card you are using can help you mar you if you are careful. As soon as get you your final destination, just kindly tap out because failure to do so will amount to your balance being withdrawn. I don't know why it is so but as soon as you get your card, don't fail to tap out because you might see your account empty next time.

I believe that,with this little information ,you can enjoy a smooth journey withing Lagos metropolitan city.

CC: lalasticlala

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Patdedon(m): 4:02pm On Jan 14, 2016
Informative
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by fotadmowmend(m): 4:05pm On Jan 14, 2016
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by teelaw4life(m): 4:13pm On Jan 14, 2016
Succinct and Informative. Good one at OP, thank you very much.

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Chazzyboy: 5:16pm On Jan 14, 2016
Tap out how how

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Addicted2Women: 6:09pm On Jan 14, 2016
I wanna know how people in Lagos get their BRT bus ticket.
Here in the U.S when you get into the bus you put in the exact money into the machine inside the bus and the machine will give you a ticket which will last for 1 day.

Or you can go to the bus station and buy any type of ticket you want, a day ticket or a week ticket or a month ticket.
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by adesegun121(m): 6:09pm On Jan 14, 2016
Ok
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Flashh: 6:10pm On Jan 14, 2016
OK, good!

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by devigblegble: 6:10pm On Jan 14, 2016
To whom it may concern
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by flyca: 6:11pm On Jan 14, 2016
I entered the new BRT bus for the first time today. Sincerely, this is the first "visible change" I have witnessed since I came back to Nigeria. Exactly the luxury and comfort I was enjoying in another man's land, now in my own doormoth. Was so excited that my sister was tapping me but it dozint marra. cool Hehe.

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by mrlaw93(m): 6:11pm On Jan 14, 2016
Tnks.. bt i ve my own car.
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by gameboy727(m): 6:12pm On Jan 14, 2016
Do we have buses with such features here in Nigeria? If not how e take help us now?

undecided undecided undecided
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by aladina: 6:12pm On Jan 14, 2016
Ok
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Nobody: 6:14pm On Jan 14, 2016
angry
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Whizkeey(m): 6:14pm On Jan 14, 2016
1. Don't forget to pray

2. Don't forget to tap ur pocket in case of missing phone

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by free2ryhme: 6:15pm On Jan 14, 2016
message well communicated grin

Nigerians will never read and abide by simple rules angry

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by merits(m): 6:15pm On Jan 14, 2016
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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by mrlaw93(m): 6:16pm On Jan 14, 2016
gameboy727:
Do we have buses with such features here in Nigeria? If not how e take help us now?

undecided undecided undecided
I no sure say u get sense ooo

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by arabaribiti(m): 6:17pm On Jan 14, 2016
Abeg explain more on tap out cos I never enter the new BRT as per the thing no dey my area
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by gameboy727(m): 6:18pm On Jan 14, 2016
mrlaw93:
I no sure say u get sense ooo
You wey get apply am na
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by moscobabs(m): 6:20pm On Jan 14, 2016
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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Toosure70: 6:21pm On Jan 14, 2016
And no hawking
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by flyca: 6:21pm On Jan 14, 2016
Addicted2Women:
I wanna know how people in Lagos get their BRT bus ticket.
Here in the U.S when you get into the bus you put in the exact money into the machine inside the bus and the machine will give you a ticket which will last for 1 day.

Or you can go to the bus station and buy any type of ticket you want, a day tickeut or a week ticket or a month ticket.

Here in Nigeria, its a manual ticket sales. A lady was selling the tickets at Ojota today. She hands you over a paper ticket that will be checked and marked by "busman" about the point of entry.

In China, there are two modes of payment. Either you swipe a card at entry only or you drop the exact amount in a metal box at entry. Its usually flat rate and no looking for change.
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by mytime24(f): 6:22pm On Jan 14, 2016
Kk

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Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Emmanueleyo(m): 6:23pm On Jan 14, 2016
Ok
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Thatitan234(m): 6:27pm On Jan 14, 2016
Eko o ni baje
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Thatitan234(m): 6:28pm On Jan 14, 2016
gameboy727:
Do we have buses with such features here in Nigeria? If not how e take help us now?

undecided undecided undecided

Yes Lagosians use them daily
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by gameboy727(m): 6:30pm On Jan 14, 2016
Thatitan234:


Yes Lagosians use them daily
Okay. Thank you for the info.
Re: 6 Things You Should Know While Booking For New BRT BUSES by Nobody: 6:38pm On Jan 14, 2016
Are there new BRT buses now or what? Cos the ones I've seen in recent times are more like molues now.

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