30 Percent Fare Reduction : LAMATA sees upsurge in passenger patronage of the Lagos Red Line.
Fare reduction has been positively received by the public since its introduction by Sanwo-Olu on February 18th 2025.
LAMATA also announced the imminent arrival of 3 new trains for the Blue Line, noting that those for the Red Line would arrive later.
The 30 percent reduction in fare of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, announced by Governor Sanwo-Olu on February 18th 2025, has been positively received by the public, following an upsurge in passenger patronage of the Red Line especially from Agbado.
The upsurge in passenger patronage was noticed by the television crew from Lagos Television, who joined LAMATA’s Head of Corporate Communication and other passengers on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line to assess the impact of the service since the fare reduction.
“Today, television crew from Lagos television, joined by Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), was on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line to assess the impact of the service since the fare reduction.
“The crew noticed the upsurge in passenger patronage of the Red Line especially from Agbado.
Commuters overwhelmingly praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Government and LAMATA for the project, recognizing its significant contribution to the city’s infrastructure.
According to LAMATA, many passengers aboard the Red Line requested increased train frequency and more trains to better serve the growing demand.
In response, Ojelabi highlighted the government’s commitment to mass transit, citing the ongoing Blue and Red Line operations and the upcoming Purple and Green Line projects.
LAMATA’s Head of Corporate Communication also announced the imminent arrival of three new trains for the Blue Line, noting that those for the Red Line would arrive later.