Stop Using Dedicated BRT Lane, LAMATA Warns Military Personnel, LG/LCDA And Private Car Owners

Stop using dedicated BRT lane, LAMATA warns military personnel, Local Government/LCDA and private car owners. 

Says unauthorized use not only disrupts scheduled operations but also endangers passengers and other road users, contributes to traffic congestion. 

LAMATA warned that all offenders will be apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the relevant traffic laws of Lagos State.

Agency said penalties may include fines, impoundment of vehicles, and other legal sanctions as prescribed by law.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has vowed to apprehend and prosecute traffic violators abusing the designated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors, noting that the unauthorized use not only disrupts scheduled operations but also endangers passengers and other road users.

In a statement signed by LAMATA’s Head Corporate Communication Kolawole Ojelabi, the agency warned unauthorized users, including some military personnel, Local Government buses as well as private vehicles, to desist from plying the dedicated lane.

“The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) wishes to reaffirm that it is illegal for any vehicle other than designated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses and vehicles operating under franchises duly regulated by LAMATA to use the BRT lane.”

“The only exceptions to this rule are emergency response vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances, and only when responding to emergencies.”

“However, it has come to our attention that there has been a growing and flagrant abuse of the BRT lane by unauthorized users, including some military personnel, para-military agencies, local government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) buses, as well as private vehicles.”

“This trend is deeply concerning and undermines the efficiency, safety, and purpose of the BRT system. The BRT lane was specifically designed to provide fast, reliable, and safe mass transit for the commuting public.”

“Unauthorized use not only disrupts scheduled operations but also endangers passengers and other road users, contributes to traffic congestion, and erodes the gains made in improving urban mobility across Lagos State.”

LAMATA warned that all offenders, regardless of status or affiliation, will be apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the relevant traffic laws of Lagos State. Penalties may include fines, impoundment of vehicles, and other legal sanctions as prescribed by law.

“We therefore call on all road users, including security agencies and government bodies, to respect the integrity of the BRT system and comply fully with established regulations. Cooperation from all stakeholders is essential to sustaining an efficient and world-class transport system for Lagos.”

“The Authority remains committed to ensuring order, safety, and efficiency across the state’s transport network and will not hesitate to take decisive action against violators.”

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