Lagos State is making commuting easier with new improvements to its Blue Line Rail service.
News About Nigeria reports that starting on August 12, 2024, passengers can enjoy a 25% fare reduction during off-peak hours, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
This is to encourage more people to travel during less busy times, making public transport more affordable.
Additionally, the travel time between Marina and Mile 2 will now take just 18 minutes, down from 25 minutes.
Trains will be available every 18 minutes in both directions, making the service more reliable and convenient.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) also announced an increase in daily trips on the Blue Line, from 54 to 72.
This means more frequent trains for passengers throughout the day, though the Sunday schedule will remain unchanged.
“The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 upscale the number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. The current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged.
“Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs, Abimbola Akinajo announced during the weekend that Blue Line riders will now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just about 18 minutes from the previous travel time of 25 minutes.
“The implication is that there would be a train every 18 minutes both ways, thus allowing commuters to plan their trips.
“Besides, she announced a 25% discount fare for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm daily,” the statement read in part.
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line is a 27-kilometre urban rail route connecting Marina and Okokomaiko, built in phases.
