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Ikeja Train Station, IVM Gas-powered Vehicles, LASTMA Can Arrest Motorists, Embrace Bicycle Ride, News In The Past Week
Ikeja train station, IVM gas-powered vehicles, LASTMA can arrest motorists, embrace bicycle ride, news in the past week.
LAMATA Shows Off Ikeja Train Station Designed To Complement The Existing Bus Station (Photos)
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has shown off the soon to be commissioned Ikeja Train Station that is designed to complement the already existing Ikeja BRT Bus Station.
To help improve commuter travel experience, the new Ikeja Train Station, which is part of the Red Line Project, is connected with the Ikeja Bus Station.
“This is Ikeja Train Station connected with the Ikeja Bus Station to improve commuter travel experience. A new era in public transportation in Lagos is rising.”, said LAMATA.
When it becomes fully operational, the Ikeja Mega Terminal of the Red Line will have the capacity to transport over 1,000,000 (1 Million) passengers daily.
Innoson Showcase Its Lineup Of Compressed Natural Gas-powered Vehicles Amid Petrol Price Hike
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), has showcased its lineup of mass-produced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles amidst the rising price of petrol and diesel in the country following the removal of fuel subsidy.
The showcase of the CNG-powered IVM-branded vehicles took place at the IVM factory, Nnewi on Tuesday, 6th June. The range of vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) on display includes trucks, mini-buses, ambulances, long buses and SUVs.
Speaking on the future of alternative fuels at the event, Innoson Boss says that CNG vehicles bring a solution to total dependence on one or two kinds of vehicles.
“The CNG vehicles are a solution, that’s why we produce them. We made space for CNG, LNG, and Fuel so that anyone available in an area can be used to drive the vehicles. Electric cars, biogas, and solar-powered vehicles are also produced in this factory.”
LASTMA Debunk Report That Sanwo-Olu Has Banned Its Officials From Arresting Motorists
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has debunk report that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had banned the officials of the agency from arresting both commercial or private car owners.
Part of a statement released by the the agency debunking the news reads :
“The attention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been drawn to the recurring fake news circulating on social media, purported to have been said by the Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu that, “Henceforth no LASTMA Officials should arrest any motorist, either commercial or private. The duty of LASTMA is to manage traffic and not to arrest”.
The General Manager hinted that part of the Agency’s responsibility is to uphold and enforce the traffic laws of the State, maintaining that the officers and men of LASTMA will not hesitate to enforce those laws whenever violated.
2023 World Bicycle Day : Embrace Bicycle Ride In The Midst Of Fuel Subsidy Removal – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised Nigerians to embrace cycling as an alternative means of transportation amidst fuel subsidy removal in the country.
Oyo State Sector Commander, Mr Joshua Adekanye, gave the advice on Saturday June 3rd in Ibadan at the celebration of this year’s 2023 World Bicycle Day.
“Use of bicycle is economically cheap because the cost of a bicycle is not as expensive as using a car or motorcycle,” he said.
Speaking on the health benefits, Adekanye said that cycling, not only improves physical strength but also helps reduce body fat “and keep the heart healthy”.
