In further recognition of her significant contributions to the Lagos transport ecosystem, the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, has been conferred with a Distinguished Fellowship of the Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI). The honour was announced during a courtesy
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 percent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the approval following a passionate appeal from regulated public transport operators, who raised concerns over the sustainability of
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) acknowledges recent reports and social media footage highlighting passenger discomfort on the Oyingbo–Agbado train service due to technical issues affecting the air conditioning system. We sincerely apologize to our valued commuters for the heat and inconvenience experienced during their journey. As part
The Lagos State Government has expressed deep concern over the actions of certain mini-bus operators, popularly known as Korope, who blocked traffic along the busy CMS–Lekki–Epe Expressway on Tuesday, 17th, and Wednesday, 18th 2026. The disruption is contrary to the spirit and letter of the agreements jointly reached between
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a new award initiative to recognize the most responsive bus operating company to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), as part of a strategic partnership aimed at improving transit accessibility across Lagos State. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by
The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, has reaffirmed Lagos State University’s (LASU) School of Transport and Logistics as a key source of skilled manpower for the rapidly growing transportation sector in Lagos and across Nigeria. Engr. Akinajo made this remark
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today continued its engagement with residents of a parcel of land identified for the siting of the depot for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at Okokomaiko. The engagement, led by the Technical Adviser, Rail Transport, Engr. Olasunkanmi Okusaga focused
In a decisive move to strengthen commuter safety and promote gender equity, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has launched the “Soro Soke” (Speak Up) Campaign, aimed at tackling sexual harassment across public transport systems in Lagos. The campaign was unveiled during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement held today
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) expresses deep sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Miss Elizabeth Fresh, whose life was tragically lost after being knocked down by a bus operated by one of the Bus Operating Companies (BOCs) under the Authority’s regulation. The incident
