Lagos stops public buses from carrying goods and heavy luggage
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on moving goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses. The directive, issued by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), aims to address complaints about compromised passenger comfort and safety. Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at LAMATA, confirmed the enforcement will begin on June 1, 2026. The government urges commuters and operators to comply and make alternative arrangements for transporting goods.
What happened
- The ban on transporting goods and heavy luggage applies to all regulated public buses in Lagos.
- LAMATA said the enforcement of this directive will start on June 1, 2026.
- The decision was made after a meeting between LAMATA and bus operating companies to address operational challenges.
- Any bus driver violating the ban will be immediately sacked and blacklisted, while staff aiding the practice will be dismissed.
- The government emphasized zero tolerance for non-compliance and urged the public to cooperate with the new rules.
