Fuel, Naira Note Scarcity : Sanwo-Olu Reduces Fares Of BRT, Boat & LAGRIDE By 50%

Fuel, Naira Note Scarcity : Governor Sanwo-Olu reduces transportation fares of BRT, Boat and LAGRIDE By 50%.

Says that the fare reduction was put in place to cushion the effects of the fuel and naira scarcity in the country.

The price reduction will takes effect from tomorrow (Thursday February 9th) for the next seven days.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the setting up of food banks across the State to cater for the vulnerable.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 50 per cent reduction in transportation fares on all Lagos State Public Transport System for the next one week through the Cowry Card system.

Sanwo-Olu made this known through his official Twitter handle on Wednesday February 8th, adding that the fare reduction was put in place to cushion the effects of the fuel and naira scarcity in the country.

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“To support you in weathering these stormy days, I hereby announce a 50% cut in fares on all our BRT buses, LAGRIDE taxi-scheme, First Mile and Last Mile buses, and Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY).

“This will take effect from tomorrow (Thursday) for the next seven days. We will push out more Cowry Cards to enable more Lagosians get onboard our services.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the setting up of food banks across the State to cater for the vulnerable people that have been affected by the current situation.

“I have also directed that food banks be set up in various parts of the State to cater for the vulnerable. We have identified stakeholders and organisations that will help distribute food stuff to the vulnerable people hit by the current situation. We understand this is a difficult moment for vulnerable individuals. The relief will help until normalcy is restored.”

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