Sanwo-olu Announces Arrival Of First Batch Of Electric Buses To Lagos
The Lagos Mass Transit Master Plan has announced the introduction of the first batch of electric buses. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Lagos highlighted that the development was part of his administration’s intensified endeavor to improve every section of Lagos in a tweet on Sunday, April 30, 2023, announcing the arrival of the buses.
He claimed that the new electric buses would improve efficiency in addition to lowering carbon emissions.
The governor warned Lagosians to anticipate a more hygienic and environmentally friendly public transit system.
As part of our increasing efforts to modernize every aspect of Lagos, he said: “I am thrilled to unveil the first batch of electric buses in the Lagos Mass Transit Master Plan. Lagosians may anticipate a more hygienic and environmentally friendly public transit system thanks to our relationship with @Oando_PLC.
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. 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. We understand the need for charging stations to power our electric buses, which is why we are partnering with Oando Clean Energy Limited to strategically place Universal Chargers at public places like malls and gas stations. We also plan to establish an Assembly Plant for Electric Buses in the near future.
“This is just the beginning of our efforts to transform Lagos into an even smarter city as we continue to increase our fleet of electric vehicles, further modernizing the Lagos transportation system. Join us in embracing the future of mobility in Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said.
I am excited to announce the first set of electric buses in the Lagos Mass Transit Master Plan as part of our increased effort to modernise every sector of Lagos. Thanks to our partnership with @Oando_PLC, Lagosians can expect a cleaner and greener public transportation system.… pic.twitter.com/4swo4R2fBS
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 30, 2023