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Police drag driver, apprentice to court for stealing 15 BRT tyres

Vivian Ibobo Jul 12, 2021 0

A 62-year-old driver, Habeeb Haruwa, and his apprentice, Nuru Aliu, 26, on Monday, appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly stealing 15 new BRT tyres worth N750,000.The defendants, whose house addresses were not…

Government

#EndSARS: BRT Operators Quantifies Losses Incurred

Yemi Adeleye Nov 1, 2020 0

The Operators of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos say they are still quantifying the losses incurred by the two-week suspension of operations, occasioned by the violence that trailed the recent #EndSARS protests across the…

Government

#EndSARS: BRT Loses N100m in 6-Days

Aisha Cole Oct 21, 2020 0

The Management of Primero Transport Services (PTS) Ltd., an operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Lagos, has said it lost over N100 million in six days due to the #EndSARS protests.Mr Mutiu Yekeen, the Head, Corporate…

Metro

2 cyclists die in BRT accident in Lagos

Yemi Adeleye Sep 30, 2020 0

Primero Transport Services Ltd, operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State, has expressed regret over an accident that claimed two lives on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Kwara Government Discharges 10 COVID-19 Patients; Records 2 New Cases…

Transportation

No Free BRT Rides During Sallah Celebrations- LBSL Management

Yemi Adeleye Jul 29, 2020 0

Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and its counterpart, Lagos Bus Service Ltd (LBSL). on Wednesday ruled out free ride services during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. SEE ALSO: Nigerians Say…

Government

Lagos BRT Operator Announces Increase in Fares

Yemi Adeleye May 28, 2020 0

Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) says it has secured approval to increase its fares across all routes with effect from Friday to keep serving the people.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had…

Transportation

Lagos BRT Operator Says Services Resume Friday

Yemi Adeleye May 28, 2020 0

The operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Primero Transport Services Ltd., says it will restore services on Friday, following talks with the Lagos State Government over the withdrawal of its services.The News Agency…

Metro

Lagos BRT Buses Set to Withdraw Services Next Week

Tony Abu Momoh May 22, 2020 0

A report by PM News has alleged that BRT Buses in Lagos may be forced to withdraw their services next week due to logistical problems.According to the report, the operators of the buses, Primero Transport Services Ltd cited growing costs…

Features

Police nab BRT driver who killed wife of Globacom public relations boss

John Ogunsemore May 19, 2020 0

A Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) driver, Collins Nnodi, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for hitting and killing a businesswoman in the Agric area of Ikorodu last week.Nnodi had gone into hiding after ramming Mrs Grace…

Features

Lagos BRT driver kills wife of Globacom public relations head

John Ogunsemore May 15, 2020 0

Mrs Grace Okeleke, the wife of Head of Public Relations, Globacom, Andrew Okeleke was on Monday knocked down and killed by a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver in Lagos.The incident involving BRT vehicle with number plate EPE 59 XR…

Government

It’s Impossible to Break-Even With 20 Passengers Per Bus – BRT MD

Yemi Adeleye May 6, 2020 0

Primero Transport Services Ltd., operators of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State, says it is impossible to break-even with the new transport guidelines mandating high-capacity buses to carry only 20 commuters to forestall the spread of…

News

Okada ban: Angry riders attack BRT bus, others

David Feb 3, 2020 0

Some angry riders of Okada and Keke have attacked a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) bus on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.The incident happened on Monday morning, February 3, after Lagos state government banned operation of Okada and Keke in some…

Transportation

50m Lagos Commuters used BRT in 10 Months – Fola Tinubu

Yemi Adeleye Nov 5, 2019 0

The operators of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, Primero Transport Services Limited, says about 50 million commuters used the BRT in the last 10 months.The Managing Director of the firm, Mr Fola Tinubu, told the News…

News

Again, two BRT buses ram into each other, many passenger injured (photos)

Ademola Ademiluyi Sep 2, 2019 0

Two government-owned commercial buses, popularly known as BRT, have been involved in a head-on collision which left many passengers injured.The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, at around Asolo at the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.…

Metro

Dangote truck collides with BRT bus in Lagos

Samuel Oduoye Aug 27, 2019 0

A truck belonging to Dangote cement and a BRT bus in Ikorodu area of Lagos state on Tuesday morning, injuring many.According to an eyewitness, the BRT bus was coming from Ikorodu garage with passengers when the truck lost its brakes and…

Government

I’ll employ graduates as BRT drivers, increase their salary to N100, 000 – Sanwo-Olu

Samuel Oduoye May 20, 2019 0

The incoming governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he will rid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) of reckless driving by employing graduates as drivers and adding more dignity to the work.Sanwo-Olu spoke Saturday during an…

Metro

Guardians Of Boy Crushed to Death By BRT Narrate the Last Hours of His Life

Femi Famutimi Mar 8, 2018 0

A Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, bus crushed a 16-year-old schoolboy, Daniel Ezekiel, to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop, along Ikorodu Road in Lagos.This caused major mayhem and bus rides were suspended for the day.The guardians of the boy…

Metro

LAMATA transports over 60m passengers from 2015 to date, says CEO

Uju Jul 31, 2017 1

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says it transported more than 60 million intra-city passengers from 2015 and 2017.Mr Abiodun Dabiri, the Managing Director of LAMATA, said on Monday that the agency’s fleet of BRT…

Metro

Video: Nigerian Woman Gives Birth Inside BRT Bus

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 17, 2017

A pregnant woman was over the weekend reported to have ran into labour while aboard the Lagos State's Bus Rapid Transit which is popularly known as BRT.The unidentified woman according tp videos which surfaced online and has since…

Metro

Increase in BRT fares will impoverish us – Lagos residents

Uju Mar 1, 2017

Some residents of Ikorodu on Wednesday complained that the reviewed transport fares of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) would further impoverish the citizens of Lagos State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.The residents told NAN…

Metro

Commuters appeal to LASG over proposed hike in fares of BRT, LAGBUS buses

Uju Feb 23, 2017

Some commuters in Lagos State have appealed to the state government to reconsider its plan to increase the bus fares of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) and Lagos Buses known as LAGBUS with effect from March 1.They said that the increment when…

Metro

FCT Administration seeks $100m AfDB BRT loan

Uju Feb 18, 2017

The Secretary, FCT Transportation Secretariat, Alhaji Hamid Suleiman, says the administration has applied for a loan of $100 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the provision of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).Suleiman…

Metro

BRT operators to increase fares in February – MD

Uju Jan 26, 2017

An operator of the Lagos State Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme, Primero Transport Services, has announced plans to increase its fares on all routes in February.The company’s Managing Director, Mr Fola Tinubu, made the disclosure in an…

Metro

Many Narrowly Escapes Tragic Death as BRT Bus Goes Up in Flames While in Motion

Victoria Dec 20, 2016

A fire incident involving a BRT bus occurred on Third Mainland Bridge inward Oworosonki Lagos on Monday.The bus reportedly caught fire while on motion with people inside. However, the commuters all made it out safely and no life was lost…

Metro

19-year-old man arraigned for pushing passenger off BRT bus

Victoria Nov 22, 2016

A 19-year-old man, Tunde Oluwatobi, who allegedly pushed a passenger out of a BRT bus and stole his belongings, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.The accused, of Jakande market, is facing a two-count…

Metro

BRT Drivers’ Protest: LAMATA promises speedy resolution

Femi Famutimi Aug 9, 2016 0

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Tuesday said it would leave no stone unturned to resolve the impasse between Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) drivers and their employer.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Metro

Hoodlums vandalise 14 BRT buses in Lagos

Femi Famutimi Jun 29, 2016 0

No fewer than 14 buses belonging to Primero Transport Service Ltd were on Wednesday vandalised by suspected hoodlums along the Ikorodu Road in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.NAN reports that trouble started after a…

Government

1,000 Workers Retrenched as Lagos Terminates NURTW-BRT Franchise

Jumoke Jan 8, 2016 0

Lagos State Government has terminated the franchise it issued to the National Union of Road Transport Workers to operate a Bus Rapid Transit scheme between Mile 12 and CMS corridor of the state.The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr.…

Government

Lagos State Government Offers Free BRT Bus Rides

Seun Peters Aug 7, 2013 0

With a view to ease the incessant ridge locks experienced as a result of fun seeking Lagosian during the Eid-il-Fitri celebration, the Lagos State Government is offering residents BRTs bus rides on 9th August 2013.It will be recalled…