NPF Unveils e-CMR Patrol Car, LASG To Increase BRT Electric Bus Fleet, 488 Vehicles Impounded For BRT Violations, LASG Combats Emissions, News In The Past Week

NPF unveils Hi-tech e-CMR patrol car, LASG to increase BRT Electric Bus fleet to 50, 488 vehicles impounded for BRT violations, LASG combats emissions in public transportation, news in the past week.

LASTMA Impounds 488 Vehicles For BRT Lane Violations Between January And August 2024

The Lagos State Government has revealed that over 480 vehicles was impounded by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for illegal use of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes between January and August 2024.

In a press release issued on Monday through LASTMA’s official social media platforms, the State Government noted that all offenders have been charged to the Lagos State Mobile Court for prosecution.

While urging all motorists, both private and commercial, to desist from plying the BRT lanes, the State Government said any individual found encroaching upon the BRT lanes will be duly prosecuted by the Lagos State Mobile Court.

Lagos To Combat Emissions In Public Transportation With CNG And Battery-Electric Buses

The Lagos State Government has outlined measures to transform the urban transport sector into one that produces clean energy with the incorporation of the use of buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Battery-electric vehicles.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this at the maiden edition of a two-day National Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility in Lagos by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).

Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, disclosed that “towards sustainable urban mobility, LAMATA is currently implementing two (2) pilot
demonstration schemes on CNG buses and Electric buses. This transition will reduce emissions and create a cleaner, quieter and healthier environment for all Lagosians.”

Nigeria Police Unveils Hi-tech e-CMR e-enforcement Patrol Car And Gadgets (PHOTOS)

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has unveiled its e-CMR e-enforcement patrol vehicle and gadgets ahead of start of the proposed enforcement of the the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR).

NPF said that the e-CMR will provide a firsthand database to the Force for curbing vehicular crimes as dedicated officers can access real-time comprehensive data of every vehicle on their tablets.

In a post on X on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that “with these equipment, no stress for vehicle owners and policemen on duty.”

“Technology at work. These will be launched when the police are ready for the enforcement. We, however, need to embark on massive public education and enlightenment on the importance and features of the e-CMR to Nigerians and our security system.”

LASG To Increase BRT Electric Bus Fleet To 50, Two Used For Pilot Scheme Covered 120,000-km In 16-months

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced plans to increase the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Electric Bus fleet to fifty (50), following the successful pilot scheme that began over 16 months ago.

Sanwo-Olu made this known at the maiden edition of the National Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility in Lagos by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).

“LAMATA’s ongoing projects include pilot schemes for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric buses, aimed at achieving sustainable urban transport.”

“Two electric buses (e-buses) and charging stations were introduced in May 2023, covering over 120,000 kilometers. The plan is to scale up the fleet to 50 e-buses following the successful pilot.”

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