The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced that, effective August 1, 2026, enforcement against cash fare collection on regulated bus services will be extended to commuters who offer cash as payment for their journeys. While bus drivers, and ground staff found collecting cash have previously been arrested,
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), has taken another significant step towards the delivery of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line by hosting a high-level stakeholder engagement with representatives of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and key
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today hosted the Third Stakeholder Engagement Forum on the development of the Lagos Freight Policy and Regulatory Framework, reaffirming its commitment to creating a modern, efficient, and sustainable freight transport system for the state. The forum, themed “Smart Freight for a Thriving
The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to promoting climate-resilient and people-centred urban mobility by hosting the Hotsteppers project team, a three-year climate-health initiative focused on the impact of extreme heat on outdoor workers, commuters, and
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has signed a landmark agreement with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to establish a state-of-the-art Railway Training Centre, a strategic initiative aimed at developing the skilled workforce required to support the rapid expansion of Lagos State’s rail network. The agreement comes
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a permanent operating license and a long-term Track Access Agreement, a landmark regulatory approval expected to accelerate the expansion of Lagos’ rail network and significantly boost commuter services on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT)
The development of a comprehensive Freight Policy and Regulatory Framework for Lagos State received a major boost as freight industry stakeholders expressed strong support for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)’s initiative to establish a modern, efficient and sustainable freight transport system for the state. The endorsement came
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward transforming the movement of goods across the state with the commencement of consultations for a comprehensive Lagos Freight Policy and Regulatory Framework aimed at improving efficiency, reducing congestion, and strengthening economic growth. The initiative, themed “Smart Freight for a
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a major enhancement to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line service, increasing daily train operations from 90 to 94 trips and shifting the start of weekday and Saturday services to 6:00 AM from the previous 6:30 AM. The
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has taken another significant step toward transforming public transportation in Lagos, engaging the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in discussions on the implementation of the Bus Industry Transition Program. The initiative aims to integrate informal bus operators into a more
