The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a 13 percent increase in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard route fares across Lagos State. The new fare structure will take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.
According to LAMATA, the fare adjustment falls under the state’s Bus Reform Initiative and follows concerns raised by transport operators over rising operational costs.
Inflation, fuel prices, vehicle maintenance, and other economic pressures were cited as major reasons for the review.
LAMATA’s Head of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, explained that the increase aligns with the state’s annual fare review mechanism.
He referenced data from the National Bureau of Statistics showing Nigeria’s headline inflation at 15.15 percent in December 2025 and about 15.1 percent in January 2026, adding that these figures continue to strain public transport operations.
New Standard Bus Route Fares in Lagos
Under the revised pricing:
Igando – Obalende: ₦1,140
Iyana Ipaja – Obalende: ₦1,090
Ikorodu – Obalende: ₦970
Marina – Lekki: ₦570
Berger – Lekki: ₦1,140
Badagry – Mile 2: ₦1,140
Ayobo – Obalende: ₦1,260
Ikeja – Obalende: ₦720
Oshodi – Ajah: ₦1,320
Berger – Ajah: ₦1,710
Several other routes across Ikeja, Oshodi, CMS, Yaba, Oyingbo, and Egbeda have also been adjusted.
Updated BRT Fares for Major Corridors
For BRT services, key fares now include:
Oshodi – Abule Egba: ₦680
Oshodi – Tollgate: ₦970
Abule Egba – CMS/TBS: ₦1,080
Ikorodu – TBS: ₦960
Ikorodu – Oshodi: ₦680
Mile 2 – TBS: ₦680
Ketu – TBS: ₦680
Okokomaiko – Oyingbo: ₦910
The Lagos State Government says the fare increase is necessary to ensure sustainability, maintain service quality, and prevent disruptions in daily commuter transportation across the state.
