On Sunday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, took to Instagram to announce that the state’s mass transit scheme has received its first batch of electric buses.
The governor shared pictures of the electric buses and highlighted that this move is a part of his administration’s efforts to modernize all sectors of Lagos.
He also expressed gratitude to Oando PLC for their partnership in achieving this milestone, emphasising that the people of Lagos can now anticipate a more environmentally friendly and hygienic public transportation system.
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Electric buses are a game changer.
He partly wrote, “I am excited to announce the first set of electric buses in the Lagos Mass transit master plan as part of our increased effort to modernise every sector of Lagos.
“With the ability to travel 280km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer. With an average daily usage of 200km by existing BRTs, there is no need to fear that the buses can stop while in transit.”
“Our new electric buses will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also increase efficiency. This means that Lagosians can say goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation.
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Reactions: Electric buses with no electricity
While some people criticised his new initiatives, others praised them for upgrading the transportation system in Lagos. Let’s have a look at some of the comments:
@Askddietitian’s: Welldone sir! 👏 also if there could be a rail that runs from the far part of the island e.g Sangotedo To the mainland it would alleviate most or the traffic on that road
Bobzi06’s: Electric busses with no electricity in the country!!!
@Mighty_muyiwa’s :Well-done Mr. Governor… Please hope there is no charging port sha? Something wey we dey charge no be the one dem go use all the power charge phone finish bus go come off for middle of road after I don buy ticket e no go funny😩😂😂… Abi the bus powerbank incase just saying Mr Governor but kudos sor🙌🙌👏
@nigeria_street’s And this is why some of us supported and voted for you. We know who sabi road, Sanwo know road.
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Train rams into moving BRT in Lagos, many dead
In another news, tragedy has been recorded in Lagos as a moving train rammed into a Lagos BRT conveying staff of the state, leaving many dead.
The incident, which happened on Thursday, March 9, at Adekunle Fajuyi way in Ikeja, has sent a piece of ice into the spine of everyone, including the state government.
The incident happened barely 24 hours after a fire gutted Akere Auto Part market, destroying goods worth billions.
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