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Lagos: Commuters React To Proposed Hike In BRT Fares

January 8, 2020 9:57 am

Some commuters in Lagos State on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the proposed increase in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state.

NAN had reported that Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, says it is planning an upward review of transport fares across all routes in the state to meet up with current realities.

The Managing Director of the firm, Mr Fola Tinubu, made the disclosure in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday.

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Tinubu said …

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2019: Rising Air Fares, Shrinking Operating Airlines

December 27, 2019 4:36 am

The aviation industry in 2019 recorded less number of operating airlines than the previous years; few number of operating aircraft; fewer number of people employed in the aviation industry, as many airlines went under and their workers lost jobs; but the industry still kept high record in air safety, which is a significant progress made since 2014.

Also, the cost of airfares both in the domestic and international routes were relatively high because in the domestic routes. Also, there were few operating aircraft; while on international routes, foreign carriers continued to hold sway and determine the fares, as local airlines …

Transport Fares Skyrocket As Lagos Traffic Worsens Daily

October 18, 2019 2:08 am

The agony of living in Lagos appears to have doubled for many residents of the State due to the deplorable state of the road network.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu earlier in the week declared a state of emergency on Lagos roads, with an assurance to begin fixing multiple failed portions immediately. But while Lagosians still await the repairs, state-wide traffic has worsened with commuters feeling the pinch harder.

Except for places like Alausa, Ikoyi, and some parts of Island, the entire residents could feel the pinch of impassable roads and attendant gridlocks that no longer discriminate between day and night.

Journey …