100 Air-Conditioned, WIFI Internet-Enabled Buses Launched By Lagos State Govt

Date: 18-02-2015 10:14 pm (9 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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In pursuit of its resolve to ease travel within the metropolis, the Lagos State government in conjunction with LAGBUS Asset Management Limited, one of the operators of the Bus Rapid Transport, on Tuesday launched 100 air-conditioned, WIFI Internet-enabled buses.

The new buses, which are called Metro Bus, and are expected to ply the Sango-Oshodi, Obalende- Ikorodu, and Island –Epe routes, will hit the road soon.
The buses are expected to be increased to 1800 servicing 47 routes within the metropolis and are aimed to provide comfort and safety as well as reduce time spent commuting.

LAGBUS has also introduced innovations such as the ability of commuters to check the arrival time of the bus by sending sms to a specialised number.

“There would be security camera on board to ensure safety of passengers. The live feeds from the cameras will be made available to security agencies to be able to track any mishap. Customers can also use WIFI on the buses as well as enjoy videos and music on the go”, said Niyi Oguntoyinbo, the managing Director of Metro Bus.

The buses are expected to provide 1,500 direct jobs and 5,000 other jobs for agents selling the preloaded cards.

Speaking at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority Yard, Oshodi, the state Governor, Babatunde Fashola, said the provision of the buses is in line with the multimodal transport system, which include road rail and water, driven by the private sector.

“Government did not own the BRT buses; it was private sector that owned them. Our job was to build the roads, the bus shelters to maintain and manage them while they ran their buses but that environment at the time they were borrowing money at One Dollar at 118 Naira and interest rate at 10 per cent has changed completely,” he said.

“They agreed and bought the first set of buses. They took loans, paid off the loans, recapitalized but again the environment in which they invested then has changed substantially.”
The buses are a welcome development as it would help ease pressure on the overused and mostly rickety BRT buses.























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Posted: at 18-02-2015 10:14 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- freethinker at 18-02-2015 10:35 PM (9 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 18-02-2015 10:35 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- freethinker at 18-02-2015 10:36 PM (9 years ago)
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the money lagos state is making in a day, other states do not make it in 3 months
so let them do more
Posted: at 18-02-2015 10:36 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dareper at 18-02-2015 11:10 PM (9 years ago)
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How much from idumota to ketu?
Posted: at 18-02-2015 11:10 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 18-02-2015 11:26 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 18-02-2015 11:26 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- erhubeauty at 18-02-2015 11:49 PM (9 years ago)
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With Tinubu in power, hmmmmmmmmmmm I comment my reserve.
Posted: at 18-02-2015 11:49 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Foxtroft at 19-02-2015 12:26 AM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: freethinker on 18-02-2015 10:36 PM
the money lagos state is making in a day, other states do not make it in 3 months
so let them do more



This person called Freethinker is one person on Naijapals that lacks the ability to think like a normal human being. He displays mental retardation through his writings. I cannot remember a single time when he writes with common sense. I wonder why a person won't show any gratitude for various efforts made by our government. Though it is true that Lagos has more income than many states but the truth is that Fashola is trying his best. Many of those states that receive lesser income should at least try their best and let everyone see.
Posted: at 19-02-2015 12:26 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Amoramo at 19-02-2015 05:57 AM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: freethinker on 18 Feb 15, 10:36 PM
the money lagos state is making in a day, other states do not make it in 3 months
so let them do more



This person called Freethinker is one person on Naijapals that lacks the ability to think like a normal human being. He displays mental retardation through his writings. I cannot remember a single time when he writes with common sense. I wonder why a person won't show any gratitude for various efforts made by our government. Though it is true that Lagos has more income than many states but the truth is that Fashola is trying his best. Many of those states that receive lesser income should at least try their best and let everyone see.

@Foxtroft or whatever you call yourself. must you insult someone, whatever he says that's his opinion. The bottom line here is what is your opinion? social media gives us opportunity to be informed although some information are false which every reasonable person should be able to know.

Posted: at 19-02-2015 05:57 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- elchymo at 19-02-2015 06:09 AM (9 years ago)
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Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 19-02-2015 06:09 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- san1000 at 19-02-2015 06:13 AM (9 years ago)
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EKO ONI BAJE
Posted: at 19-02-2015 06:13 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- Abubu86 at 19-02-2015 06:55 AM (9 years ago)
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Look @ what APC led state are duin. That's y many of d right thinking Nigerians are singing one rhyme of song which is #Change
Posted: at 19-02-2015 06:55 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- freeway001 at 19-02-2015 07:18 AM (9 years ago)
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EKO BAJE TI.   bad belly people can go and die
Posted: at 19-02-2015 07:18 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- lexyclasy at 19-02-2015 07:52 AM (9 years ago)
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@freeway001…..not the issue of telling the co contributors to go and die…absolutely that is wrong because they will not and they must always express their feelings as the case may be…come to think of this…they mention 100 buses but what we saw is 3 buses with commissioned ban…..my question is….does it mean that the camera cannot zoom to capture at least 20 of it…who is deceiving who…..the real change is in the pocket…..that messiah has not yet arrive in Nigeria…but we are praying God willing it may come one day but certainly not this set of chameleon yearning for change…God have mercy and deliver us from the hands of sea wolves in sheep clothing’s
Posted: at 19-02-2015 07:52 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- olamilogy at 19-02-2015 08:24 AM (9 years ago)
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@least that would create jobs and hope for the hopeless and it even more cheaper bcos frm ikeja 2 iyana ipaja is 50 while normal commercial bus is 150 - 200 even above so kudos to APC
Posted: at 19-02-2015 08:24 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- chylind5 at 19-02-2015 08:29 AM (9 years ago)
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Kudos to Fashola not APC. Lets look beyond party and vote individuals.
Posted: at 19-02-2015 08:29 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Hassymore at 19-02-2015 09:18 AM (9 years ago)
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 very nice work for lagosician
Posted: at 19-02-2015 09:18 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- echeeche at 19-02-2015 09:31 AM (9 years ago)
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Now they are talking
Posted: at 19-02-2015 09:31 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- tokslucci at 19-02-2015 10:21 AM (9 years ago)
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i begiii  na today yansh dey for back make i hear word. for aw much?eko baje baje
Posted: at 19-02-2015 10:21 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- tunlade70 at 19-02-2015 11:53 AM (9 years ago)
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Fashola is still working, Lagos let's keep moving.
Posted: at 19-02-2015 11:53 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- ENgyGirl at 19-02-2015 12:19 PM (9 years ago)
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doing all these to get our vote? if APC had presented a better presidential candidate,i would have without doubt voted for him . too bad they have lost my vote. Both them and PDP
Posted: at 19-02-2015 12:19 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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