LASTMA Warn Commercial Bus Operators Against Plying Unauthorized Routes, Illegal Road Parking

LASTMA warn commercial bus operators, especially Korope drivers, against route violations, illegal road parking across Lagos.

Says that the directive is made to ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicular movement across the metropolis.

Enjoins them to cooperate fully with traffic enforcement authorities, adding that defaulters will be apprehended.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has directed commercial bus operators in Lagos, particularly drivers of mini buses (Korope), to adhere to traffic regulations, urging them to maintain their authorized routes.

In a statement on Tuesday April 1st, the agency said this directive is in alignment with the State Government’s overarching initiative to instill orderliness on Lagos roadways and ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicular movement across the metropolis.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, who gave the directive, warned all ‘Korope’ operators to immediately desist from utilizing unauthorized routes, underscoring that any act of defiance would attract the full weight of legal sanctions.

He further articulated that LASTMA operatives have been duly mandated to escalate enforcement strategies aimed at curbing reckless driving and unlawful practices that hinder urban mobility and disrupt the city’s traffic ecosystem.

Additionally, Hon. Giwa issued a categorical directive against the indiscriminate occupation of public roadways for unauthorized parking and loading activities, which significantly aggravate traffic congestion and pose substantial risks to other road users.

He emphasized that, moving forward, all commercial operators must restrict their operations to designated bus stops and terminals to avert unwarranted impediments to vehicular circulation.

“Illegal parking and flagrant route violations have metamorphosed into a grave menace in Lagos, particularly due to the arbitrary conduct of mini bus operators.”

“Such transgressions, which impede traffic fluidity and endanger public safety, will no longer be condoned. LASTMA has been expressly instructed to enforce absolute compliance with extant traffic laws and to apprehend defaulters accordingly,” Hon. Giwa asserted.

“Furthermore, strict adherence to designated routes is imperative for security purposes, as it acts as a deterrent against unscrupulous elements who exploit commercial vehicles, particularly ‘Korope,’ for illicit activities.”

In light of these directives, LASTMA enjoins all road users, especially commercial transport operators, to cooperate fully with traffic enforcement authorities by adhering strictly to stipulated regulations and fostering a culture of responsible driving.

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