Passengers at various bus stops and motor parks in Lagos State are stranded as a result of the protest by commercial drivers at Mangoro bus stop on Monday [today].
Commercial drivers went on strike over the alleged extortion by members of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the state’s Task Force.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has concluded a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at addressing the protest by public transport drivers in Lagos State.
At the meeting attended by the leadership of the Police Command, Lagos State Government, LASTMA and the NURTW, hot issues and concerns raised by the drivers were critically looked into.
The stakeholders, at the conclusion of the meeting, agreed to work together to ensure obedience to all traffic laws on the part of the transporters and the checkmating of excesses of law enforcement officers within the state. In addition, the NURTW agreed to a larger meeting tomorrow Monday, November 13, 2023.
At the meeting were Deputy Commissioners of Police Waheed Ayilara (SCID), Fatai Tijani (Operations), Khan Salihu (Administration), Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS) – CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, Commander Taskforce – CSP Shola Jejeloye. Others are Honourable Sola Giwa – the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Bolaji Oreagba – General Manager LASTMA, delegates of NURTW Lagos Chapter led by Alhaji Sulyman Ojora (Kudeti) amongst others.
The Lagos State Police Command assured Lagosians that the Command has made adequate deployments in line with prioritising their safety and security, while encouraging them to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation.
