The Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI), has disclosed plans to train at least 80,000 drivers by the end of 2025 on personal safety and that of other road users. LASDRI General Manager, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, stated this during a phased special training session of the Association of Maritime Reefer Trucks Owners (AMRTO), drivers at the agency’s headquarters, LSTC Yard, Oshodi, …

The Managing Director  (MD) of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Abimbola Akinajo, has encouraged passengers to report reckless drivers of state-owned buses. Akinajo, who said LAMATA had zero tolerance for misbehaviour among its drivers, said two had been jailed for defrauding passengers. The LAMATA MD stressed that payment of cash for bus fare had been scrapped, explaining that …

Some commercial drivers under the umbrella of CMS Taxi and Bus Nigeria Limited, Marina, Lagos, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest over the lock-up of their park by the Lagos State Government. The protesters pleaded with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to pity them by unlocking the park for them to continue their activities, which is where they are making a living. Speaking …

Ride-Hailing drivers, including Uber, Bolt, LagRide, and Indriver have demanded a price increase from ride-hailing companies. They also demanded commission fee be reduced by 50 per cent. The riders also gave ride-hailing companies a seven-day ultimatum to meet their demands. National President of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria, (AUATWON),  Adedamola Adeniran presented the demands of riders …