The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned mass transit bus drivers/Owners against contravening traffic laws.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki issued the warning during a courtesy visit by Operators (Drivers/Owners) of Federal Mass Transit Buses to his Office at Oshodi, Lagos.
Mr. Bakare-Oki stated that the Agency will not tolerate any form of illegality by bus or private car drivers parking indiscriminately on the roadside, kerbs, walkways, or setbacks thereby obstructing the free flow of vehicular and human traffic
His words, “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. This is because 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 and his team acknowledged the importance of LASTMA Officers in improving travel time and ensuring free traffic flow on Lagos roads.
While congratulating the new Ag. General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Achewa called for more collaborations that will promote the safety of the motoring public.
He, however, confirmed that the association has commenced an enlightenment campaign on the need for its members to comply with the directive of the Government as enshrined in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.
