Lagos govt warns commercial bus operators against route violations, illegal parking

The Lagos State government has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of mini buses, colloquially known as “Korope,” against route violations and illegal parking across the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, gave the warning in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo.

Giwa stressed the need for adherence to traffic regulations, with particular regard to unauthorised route deviations.

He said: “This resolute directive is in alignment with the government’s overarching initiative to instill orderliness on Lagos roadways and ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicular movement across the metropolis.”

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The governor’s aide directed all “Korope” operators to immediately desist from utilising unauthorised routes and warned that any violation would attract the full weight of the law.

He revealed that LASTMA operatives had been duly mandated to escalate enforcement strategies aimed at curbing reckless driving and unlawful practices in the state.

He warned against the indiscriminate occupation of public roadways for parking and loading activities.

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