'The Lagos State Government through LAGBUS will provide free bus rides to residents on Easter Monday, April 21'. The LAGBUS Public Relations Officer, Mrs Oluyemi Junaid, announced.
This is to promote
the use of public transportation, as well as reduce congestion on
Lagos roads on the day,’’
She said that the free bus rides were also to celebrate the annual Lagos Carnival, tagged LASGIDI, which coincided with Easter Monday.
According to the statement, the rides will be provided on all LAGBUS routes across the metropolis, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The Managing Director of LAGBUS, Mr. Babatunde Disu, urged residents to
be careful and moderate, in order to ensure a hitch-free celebration.
Gov. Babatunde Fashola urged travelers and residents to be alert and vigilant at motor
parks and to be proactive to raise alarm on suspicious characters and
situations.
"If you see something unusual, say something," he said.