LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr. Abimbola Akinajo, says Lagosians will enjoy free ride for the test-run of the blue light trains.
He made this known during the test running of the 13 km Blue Line Rail Service train in Lagos.
At the test running ceremony, Akinajo stated that the exercise would last between two and three months to enable Lagos residents enjoy free rides before the commencement of the full rail operation in April.
Akinajo said the test running would be carried out three times in a week over the next two months.
“The test-run is open for Lagosians from all walks of life to board the train and have a feel of it’s comfort.
“Market men and women, artisans, students, members of the media, and other professionals are being invited to enjoy the free train ride.
“Any Nigerian who wishes to join the free train ride should send their email address to LAMATA to enable us book them for the free ride within the week,” Akinajo said.
He said that the authority expects feedback from all categories of people such as traders, university, primary and secondary school students during the test run, before starting the commercial operation.
The LAMATA boss, added that the automatic processing unit can process 250 passengers every minute, as the capacity of the train would continue to be met by the government, based on the surge in demand.