Lagos Launches New Buses with Free Wi-Fi,cctv camera,and USB port for charging.

The Lagos State Government Wednesday launched the new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) with free service on five routes, assuring that the development would redefine public transportation and make the state globally competitive.

Specifically, the free service was launched across five routes including Berger to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS); Berger to Oshodi; Oshodi to TBS; Ikeja to Alausa; and Ikeja to Oshodi, to commemorate the Workers Day, after which normal service starts Thursday.

Speaking at Ikeja Bus Terminal, one of the modern terminals constructed as part of the BRI, an official of the Lagos Bus Services Limited, the operator of the buses, Mr. Timi Olajide, said it was a good thing that the buses have now been finally launched for the use of the people.

He said out of the 5,000 buses planned for the initiative, the government was launching the scheme with 820 high and medium-capacity buses, adding that aside the intelligent transport system component of the initiative, which will aid Lagosians to plan their journeys, comfort and safety of the people have also been factored into the whole process.

“In each of the buses, we have six emergency exits and First Aid Box, while every seat has a dedicated USB port for charging of phones, free Wi-fi, television and CCTV cameras, which are linked to our control centre to monitor everything going on in the buses, among other features.

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