Lagos Govt increases BRT prices

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has released a revised fare structure for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard route services following approval of a 13 per cent increase under the state’s Bus Reform Initiative.
The new fares will take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.

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The Lagos State Government approved the adjustment after regulated public transport operators raised concerns over rising operational costs driven by prevailing economic pressures.
“Why the Fare Was Increased”

In a statement issued by LAMATA’s Head of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, the agency said the review was necessary to sustain transport operations across the state.

“The adjustment is designed to help offset the severe impact of ongoing economic pressures on public transport providers. It also aligns with the state’s previously established annual fare review mechanism,” Ojelabi stated.
He cited inflationary trends as a major factor.

“Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows Nigeria’s headline inflation rate stood at 15.15 per cent in December 2025, with only slight moderation to around 15.1 per cent in January 2026, levels that continue to exert heavy strain on operating costs.”

Standard Route Services – New Fares

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Some of the revised fares include:
Igando – Obalende: ₦1,140
Baruwa – Ikeja – Oshodi: ₦800
Marina – Lekki: ₦570
Egbeda – Obalende: ₦1,030
Iyana Ipaja – Obalende: ₦1,090
Odogunyan – Oshodi: ₦920
Odogunyan – CMS: ₦1,140
Ikorodu – Obalende: ₦970
Berger – Lekki: ₦1,140
Mile 12 – Yaba – TBS: ₦690
Ikotun – Marina/CMS: ₦1,100
Badagry – Mile 2: ₦1,140
Ayobo – Obalende: ₦1,260
Marina – Ajah: ₦920
Igbogbo – Marina: ₦1,140

Additional Standard Routes

Ikeja – Berger: ₦470
Ikeja – Obalende: ₦720
Berger – Ajah: ₦1,710
Oshodi – Obalende: ₦630
Oshodi – Ajah: ₦1,320
Mile 12 – Apapa: ₦810
Oshodi – Agege: ₦430
Ikeja – Ikotun: ₦630
Ikeja – Egbeda: ₦680
Oshodi – Tinubu: ₦650

BRT Services – New Fares

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Under the BRT scheme, the revised fares include:
Oshodi – Abule Egba: ₦680
Oshodi – Ayobo: ₦890
Oshodi – Tollgate: ₦970
Abule Egba – CMS/TBS: ₦1,080
Ikorodu – TBS: ₦960
Ikorodu – Yaba/Oyingbo/Costain: ₦910
Ikorodu – Oshodi: ₦680
Ikorodu – Maryland: ₦570
Ikorodu – Mile 12: ₦450
Mile 2 – TBS: ₦680
Ketu – TBS: ₦680
Ojo Barracks – Mile 2: ₦510

What This Means for Commuters

The 13 per cent increment affects both BRT corridors and standard bus routes operating under the Bus Reform Initiative. While the government says the move is necessary to ensure sustainability, commuters are expected to feel the impact amid ongoing economic challenges.

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LAMATA urged passengers to take note of the new fares ahead of the March 2 implementation date, assuring residents that the adjustment is part of efforts to maintain safe, reliable, and regulated public transportation services across Lagos.