The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has revealed that Lagos needs at least 15,000 regulated public transit buses to function optimally, but the current operational fleet stands at just over 1,000.
LAMATA’s Managing Director, Abimbola Akinajo, disclosed this during a visit by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) to the agency, according to a statement posted on the Authority’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday.
The PCC delegation, led by its Commissioner, Hafeez Odunewu, alongside Director of Investigations, Ayinde Wale, and other officials, engaged LAMATA officials to address concerns over bus availability and long waiting times at stations across the state.
Akinajo acknowledged the shortage, emphasizing that the limited fleet has contributed to overcrowding and extended waiting times. She added that LAMATA is working with private sector partners to expand the fleet, with the expected delivery of 500 CNG buses and 50 electric vehicles by the last quarter of the year.
“The MD further announced that LAMATA is expecting a significant boost to public transport fleet with the delivery of approximately 500 CNG buses and 50 electric vehicles by the last quarter of this year.
“She also informed the delegation that studies indicate Lagos requires around 15,000 buses to function optimally, while the current operational fleet is a little over 1,000,” the statement read in part.