The Lagos State government has returned only 25% rebate on public transport systems controlled by government in the state.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Unit (LAMATA) stated on Monday night that the state government decided to return part of the subsidy on transportation after calls from state citizens to reinstate the subsidy.
The state government revealed that the new subsidy will take effect from Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and remain effective until another review is announced.
LAMATA said on its Twitter page that: “Responding to calls for the reinstatement of the 50% rebate on fare for regulated bus and rail transport, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the implementation of 25% discount beginning from Tuesday, November 7, 2023,” the statement by LAMATA read.
Earlier on Saturday, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the removal of the 50% subsidy it initially placed on the government-controlled transportation system in the state. The move caused outrage by commuters.
The measure was taken in the wake of the hardship occasioned by the removal of the fuel subsidy, the Lagos state government in August announced a 50% subsidy on the government-controlled transportation system.