Lagos receives 20 CNG buses as FG targets lower transport fares

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has received 20 high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from the Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) to enhance public transport in Lagos. The buses were delivered at LAMATA's head office on September 30, 2026, just before the Federal Government's target for reduced public transportation costs through increased use of CNG and electric buses, set for October 1.

LAMATA's Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, highlighted that the new buses will offer more efficient, affordable, reliable, and sustainable transport options for Lagos residents, helping to move more commuters, connect communities, and support economic activities. The additional capacity could reduce waiting times on key routes, particularly the Ikorodu-TBS corridor with high passenger demand.

With around 150 CNG buses already operating in Lagos, the 20 new buses bring the total operating capacity in the city's regulated bus transit system to approximately 170. Lagos introduced CNG-powered buses in 2024 to decrease reliance on conventional fuels and lower operating costs, which have risen significantly due to increasing diesel prices.

The buses will enable LAMATA to manage higher operating costs without raising fares, helping keep transportation costs within regulated levels. Lagos aims for 52% of buses in the Bus Rapid Transit system to be powered by clean energy by 2050, in line with the Federal Government's October 1 target for state governments to promote CNG and electric vehicles to reduce transportation costs.