The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has officially declared the imminent conclusion of the 50% transport fare discount in Lagos, as previously instituted, following the directive from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on August 2nd, 2023.
The 50% fare reduction, which has been in effect for a limited period, will end this Sunday, as confirmed by LAMATA. Effective Monday, November 6th, 2023, transport fares are set to revert to the applicable rates prior to the August 2nd adjustment.
LAMATA urged residents to take note of the upcoming shift, advising the populace to prepare for the reversion to the pre-August transport fare rates.
”The public is hereby informed that from Monday, 6th November 2023, transport fare will return to the pre-2nd August 2023 rate,” a statement from the agency informed residents.