Lagosians have vowed to abandon the redline rail over high fare by the Lagos State government.
It would be recalled that the LASG had, last week, launched the Lagos red line from Oyingbo to Agbado six months after completion of the project.
However, Lagosians have taken to social media to express their dissatisfactions over the high fare released by the state government.
For instance, it will cost a passenger N1000 to commute from Agege to Oshodi; N100 from Agege to Mushin; N100 from Agege to Yaba, N1000 from Agege to Oyingbo, while Ikeja to Oshodi, Oshodi to Mushin, and Mushin to Yaba will cost N500 respectively.
Many Lagosians on social media have reacted to the fares, arguing that it is too expensive and the masses might not be able to afford the train. Some also pointed out that the fares are more expensive than buses plying the same routes.
“Very expensive pricing. Train services are supposed to be the cheapest compared to bus,” an X user, Toba Popoola, said.
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“Too expensive, rather will take a bus that will convey me from Ikeja to Oshodi at a lower rate,” another X user, Gabriel, said.
“This policy is not in tandem with reality. Rail services should take people away from the road, not drive people to the road. The turnover on rail services is realised over time when the people for which it was built have made it their first priority of transport,” Oluwafemi Festus Ariyo, said.
“Agege to Oshodi by bus is N500. The roads are free. Why should I spend N1,000 when I can get to Oshodi for half the fare you are charging? I will suggest you drop the fare to N500,” Gbenga Ogunbewon said.
“These prices are ridiculous. The amount quoted shows that you want to recoup your money in the short run,” said Balogun Daud.
Passengers are expected to make payment with a Cowry Card to board the light train.
