Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have warned mass transit bus drivers and owners against contravening traffic laws.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by operators of the federal mass transit buses to his office in Lagos.
Bakare-Oki stated that the agency would not compromise any form of illegality by bus or private car drivers who park indiscriminately on roadsides, walkways and setbacks thereby obstructing the free movement of vehicles including other road users.
“I want to state categorically that you should ensure that your members are trained and re-trained so as not to run afoul 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,” he said.
Chairman of the Operators (Drivers/Owners) of Federal Mass Transit Buses, Abed Achewa, and his team acknowledged the importance of LASTMA officers in improving travel time and ensuring the free flow of traffic on Lagos roads.
While congratulating the new Acting General Manager of LASTMA, Achewa called for more collaboration that would promote the safety of the motoring public.
He, however, confirmed that the association has commenced a proper enlightenment campaign on the need for their members to comply with the directive of the government as enshrined in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.
