LAMATA’s Managing Director, Abimbola Akinajo, made the announcement throughout a latest episode of Mobility Redefined, a podcast by transport know-how agency Modaxo.
Whereas no particular rollout date was offered, Akinajo stated the initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to modernize Lagos’ transportation infrastructure and cut back dependence on casual transport modes.
“Once we’re taking a look at BRT routes, clearly it’s about growing the variety of rolling inventory we’ve got, and starting to have a look at the opportunity of articulated rolling inventory for the BRT routes as a result of in the event that they’re devoted, then sure, we are able to make the most of that,” Akinajo stated.
Articulated buses, prolonged autos with a versatile joint, are able to carrying considerably extra passengers than customary buses and are anticipated to function on designated BRT lanes as soon as launched.
Akinajo emphasised that the initiative varieties a part of a broader imaginative and prescient to transition away from the town’s dominant casual minibus system, domestically often known as danfos, which presently accounts for about 75% of every day passenger motion in Lagos. She estimated that over 75,000 such minibuses function throughout the town’s street community.
The Lagos State Authorities, below the Strategic Transport Grasp Plan (STMP), intends to switch these minibuses with a fleet of 15,000 high-capacity autos over time.
The STMP additionally outlines the event of six rail strains, 14 BRT corridors, and over 20 water transport routes.
Presently, the primary phases of the Blue and Pink rail strains are operational, with work progressing on their respective extensions.
Highlighting the significance of integrating casual operators into the evolving system, Akinajo famous that some could be retrained or included into regulated first-and-last-mile providers that meet increased operational requirements, together with digital ticketing and GPS-enabled monitoring.
She additionally revealed that LAMATA is advancing its dedication to sustainability by way of the adoption of cleaner gasoline applied sciences comparable to compressed pure fuel (CNG) and waste-to-energy options.
The company has additionally begun implementing an Clever Transport System (ITS) to boost route planning, service monitoring, and total efficiency.
To enhance multi-modal connectivity, Akinajo stated new transport interchanges are being constructed to streamline transfers between buses, ferries, and trains.
She confirmed that service on the Lagos Blue Line is about to enhance quickly, with trains anticipated to run at 10-minute intervals throughout peak durations.
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