BREAKING: More Hardship For Lagosians As Sanwo-Olu hikes BRT Bus Fares By 13%

BREAKING: More Hardship For Lagosians As Sanwo-Olu hikes BRT Bus Fares By 13%

The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 percent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes.

The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the approval following a passionate appeal from regulated public transport operators, who raised concerns over the sustainability of transit operations amid mounting economic pressures.

The new fare structure will take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.

According to the state government, the adjustment is aimed at cushioning the impact of sustained economic challenges affecting public transport operations. The review is also in line with the previously approved annual fare review mechanism.

The urgency of the review, officials noted, is underscored by persistent inflationary trends, with Nigeria’s inflation rate closing 2025 at 15.2 percent, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).