Lagos unveils electric buses for public transport

The Lagos administration has received the first batch of electric buses for the state's public transportation system.

The arrival of the electric buses was confirmed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, in a statement made public on Sunday.

Sanwo-Olu emphasized the advantages of the electric buses, saying that they will lower carbon emissions and boost efficiency. He also added that locals can now look forward to affordable transportation in the state.

The Lagos governor went on to say that the collaboration between the state government and Oando Clean Energy Limited was responsible for the initiative's success.

“With the ability to travel 280km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer. With an average daily usage of 200km by existing BRTs, there is no need to fear that the buses can stop while in transit,” Sanwo-Olu said.

“Our new electric buses will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also increase efficiency. This means that Lagosians can say goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation.

“We shall be running a pilot scheme over the next few months to gather sufficient data required to analyse the operational efficiencies relative to the current BRT buses to further improve our public transport service. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to creating a sustainable future for Lagos.”

Lagos is now the first state in Nigeria to receive electric buses for public transportation as a result of the progress.

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