Okada/Keke Ban: Who Else Has Been Experiencing This Strange Thing In Lagos Of Late?

Since the restriction on the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the 1st of February, 2020 as promulgated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagosians of different economic and social classes have been feeling the scathing heat, although at different degrees.

Most of the low-income earners have been trekking over long distances to get to work amidst an increase in prices of bus fares. Even the ride-hailing company, Taxify has been experiencing a serious surge in prices with customers either reluctantly patronizing or shunning their services for now.

But these aren't the strange things happening on Lagos roads that this article is about. The traffic jams in Lagos have been doubled since the ban and the reasons are clear. Most people have complained bitterly about the wastage of man-hours in traffic and the problem isn't abating. Here is a decent explanation for their present predicament: several people have vehicles in Lagos State. The issue is that due to the regular incidents of traffic gridlocks, many leave their vehicles at home and go to work by public transport. According to the beliefs of these people, it's cheaper to commute by public transport although it could be quite uncomfortable. People have also cultivated the habit of using motorcycles to escape heavy traffic especially in the Victoria Island/Lekki axis of Lagos State. With the partial ban placed on Okada and Keke Napep, most people keeping their vehicles for rare usage mostly during weekends and special social engagements have rolled them out in obedience to the doctrine of necessity. The resultant effect is the compounding of the issue of traffic in the overpopulated city of Lagos where the public resources especially roads are severely strained and dilapidated.

The Lagos State government's plan to release vehicles to serve as palliatives for the vacuum left behind by the Okadas and Kekes has fallen short in terms of numbers with many believing the action was only successful on paper alone.

For now, going to work everyday has become more difficult, strenuous and expensive for Lagosians. From the look of things, people might be staying indoors more on weekends except occasions they need to attend are very important. As Sanwo-Olu remains resolute about his decision to ban Okada and Keke, a massive protest has been planned this weekend to mount serious pressure on him.

Boomerang..

Thanks for the heads up..

Make una try acclimatize to that condition, Abuja is almost also the same but the government rolled out some busses to ease the situation.

na e make i like benin...trek to work fly back home at nite.

Traffic jams are less on the Island.

Sanwo-Olu is not lifting any ban. The ban in the 6 local governments is permanent. People will get used to it. Most car users are very happy with the ban.

Since the governor refuse to bring back the Keke Napep, then they should roll out clean moderate Buses and shuttle /mini buses .These buses must be regulated so that they do not become a menace like the Danfos.

Like if you support the ban, share if you dont

amc:
Traffic jams are less on the Island.

Sanwo-Olu is not lifting any ban. The ban in the 6 local governments is permanent. People will get used to it. Most car users are very happy with the ban.

Atleast they should compensate them or give them job instead of leaving them like that.

Kingrexyl:
Atleast they should compensate them or give them job instead of leaving them like that.

Why should we compensate foreigners (Malians, chadians and Nigeriens) operating an illegal means of transportation?

What is wrong with Nigerians nitori olorun

The ban is here to stay!

By God's grace, it will be extended to the entire Lagos and south west...

The ban is as a result of poor consultation and bad planning... I guess Lagos government didn't envisage spot of people have their own vehicles

Though i am not in lagos, i am here to read from all.

When Shiek Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai said he wanted a change, it wasnt easy, he said it out loud Otoge!! back in the early 90s and his subject hissed and said dubai must remain rural for life and he was crazy, they were ok with their camels and donkeys with few Tokunbo cars telling him what isnt damage doesnt need fixing

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum went around with his crazy policies that was not similar to conservative islamic veiws and they called him prince of Saytan and unislamic, he went to Egypt Air to lease just 2 plane and started Emirate Airline, he came to Nigeria to meet Obasanjo and begged him to invest Nigerias free money in dubai and make Nigeria a great return on investment, Obasanjo bluntly told him nobody invested in a desert, while Atiku secretly siphoned his money to Dubai to own some of the best malls and towers in dubai

Now Sanwo-Olu is making a crazy move that can cost him a second term, and he wants to turn lagos around calling for private investors to join the BRT scheme and Lagosboat scheme, nobody is taking the offer, if an Atiku or a Dangote comes to Lagos and capitalize on the new oppurtunity bringing in double decker bus, people would wail and scream, while this men smile to the bank

Double decker Coaches and busses start retailing from about 30 million - to 43 million naira, Ferry boats cost similar, many celebs and yahoo boys in Lagos can buy one instead of benz and range rovers or empty mansions and join the BRT fleet managed by Lagos state Government and make money forever

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uche87:
Okada/Keke Ban: Who Else Has Been Experiencing This Strange Thing In Lagos Of Late?

Since the restriction on the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the 1st of February, 2020 as promulgated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagosians of different economic and social classes have been feeling the scathing heat, although at different degrees.

Most of the low-income earners have been trekking over long distances to get to work amidst an increase in prices of bus fares. Even the ride-hailing company, Taxify has been experiencing a serious surge in prices with customers either reluctantly patronizing or shunning their services for now.

But these aren't the strange things happening on Lagos roads that this article is about. The traffic jams in Lagos have been doubled since the ban and the reasons are clear. Most people have complained bitterly about the wastage of man-hours in traffic and the problem isn't abating. Here is a decent explanation for their present predicament: several people have vehicles in Lagos State. The issue is that due to the regular incidents of traffic gridlocks, many leave their vehicles at home and go to work by public transport. According to the beliefs of these people, it's cheaper to commute by public transport although it could be quite uncomfortable. People have also cultivated the habit of using motorcycles to escape heavy traffic especially in the Victoria Island/Lekki axis of Lagos State. With the partial ban placed on Okada and Keke Napep, most people keeping their vehicles for rare usage mostly during weekends and special social engagements have rolled them out in obedience to the doctrine of necessity. The resultant effect is the compounding of the issue of traffic in the overpopulated city of Lagos where the public resources especially roads are severely strained and dilapidated.

The Lagos State government's plan to release vehicles to serve as palliatives for the vacuum left behind by the Okadas and Kekes has fallen short in terms of numbers with many believing the action was only successful on paper alone.

For now, going to work everyday has become more difficult, strenuous and expensive for Lagosians. From the look of things, people might be staying indoors more on weekends except occasions they need to attend are very important. As Sanwo-Olu remains resolute about his decision to ban Okada and Keke, a massive protest has been planned this weekend to mount serious pressure on him.

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It is very funny that the jackasses in Nigeria cannot think to save themselves from hunger yet they want to come to USA. Lagosians of all classes should march to Lagos government house and demand either the idiotic governor stand down the ban on Okada and Keke or he step down as governor of Lagos State. They should all make Lagos ungovernable for the goon called Sanwo-Olu.

I have no comment on this okada saga yet
I reserve my comment

Shithole

Lagos state govt ban of Okada operators, though painful is in order. I support it.
Majority of those operating motocycle transport in Nigeria are illegal aliens from Niger Rep, Mali, Chad etc, smuggled into the country throught Northern Borders. Most of them are terrorist, agents of terrorist and big time criminals. These people are all over the Middle Belt committing all kinds of criminality.
Northern borders is the gate way of islamist terrorist into the country. Even as I write, thousands of illegal aliens are brought into the country by Northern elites for diabolical reasons.
We will never get it right with security of our regions if we're still yorked with the North. They are the culprits importing terrorists into the country.
The earlier our Regions disintergrate from the North and form independent countries free of terrorism, the better for us.
We have nothing in common with Northern Nigeria.
ONE NIGERIA IS DEAD!

saaron:
Lagos state govt ban of Okada operators, though painful is in order. I support it.
Majority of those operating motocycle transport in Nigeria are illegal aliens from Niger Rep, Mali, Chad etc, smuggled into the country throught Northern Borders. Most of them are terrorist, agents of terrorist and big time criminals. These people are all over the Middle Belt committing all kinds of criminality.
Northern borders is the gate way of islamist terrorist into the country. Even as I write, thousands of illegal aliens are brought into the country by Northern elites for diabolical reasons.
We will never get it right with security of our regions if we're still yorked with the North. They are the culprits importing terrorists into the country.
The earlier our Regions disintergrate from the North and form independent countries free of terrorism, the better for us.
We have nothing in common with Northern Nigeria.
ONE NIGERIA IS DEAD!

Gbam!!!

omoharry:
Since the governor refuse to bring back the Keke Napep, then they should roll out clean moderate Buses and shuttle /mini buses .These buses must be regulated so that they do not become a menace like the Danfos.

When are they banning agberoes?

GMbuharii:


When are they banning agberoes?

..na Tinubu go decide that one oo! Sanwo-Olu dare not touch those people.These people are Tinubu foot soldiers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VhvmJgipfQ

But these aren't the strange things happening on Lagos roads that this article is about. The traffic jams in Lagos have been doubled since the ban and the reasons are clear. 

This part is so true.
Some of us @[color=#006600][/color] drove from Lekki to Ikeja this morning using 4 hours 40 mins on the road, and Lagos to Ibadan is only about 2 hours!

Again, Sanwo-Olu : We want more buses on the road

Change d changer

I'm even tired of this matter

F

God bless Jide Sanwo Olu
God bless Lagos State
God bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

Time will tell the real effect of the ban. Whether for good or bad.
For now, Lagosians will have to adapt and get used to the change they voted for.