LASTMA warns mass transit bus drivers against contravening traffic laws

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned mass transit bus drivers/Owners against contravening traffic laws.

General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning during a courtesy visit by Operators (Drivers/Owners) of Federal Mass Transit Buses to his Office at Oshodi, Lagos.

Bakare-Oki stated that the agency would not compromise any form of illegality by bus or private cars drivers parking indiscriminately on roadside, kerbs, walkways, setbacks.

“I want to state categorically that you should ensure that your members are trained and re-trained so as not to run foul of traffic regulations”

“The newly introduced Traffic Management Solutions (TMS) cameras would bring sanity, transparency, orderliness, civility and voluntary compliance on traffic management and control on our roads across Lagos”

Earlier in his address the Chairman of Operators (Drivers/Owners of Federal Mass Transit buses, Mr. Abed Achewa, acknowledged the importance of LASTMA officers in improving travel time and ensuring free flow of traffic on Lagos roads.

While congratulating the Bakare-Oki on his appointment, Achewa called for a more collaboration that would promote safety of motoring public.

He however confirmed that the association have commenced proper enlightenment campaign on the need for their members to comply with the directive of the government as enshrined into the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.