The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced, it has placed an immediate suspension of the movement of goods on all regulated public transport buses across Lagos State.
The suspension, which takes effect 1 June, 2026, was announced via a Press Release on Tuesday 19 May, 2026.
LAMATA said, the suspension is coming after heightening complaints by commuters due to the rising use of regulated buses to transport goods and heavy loads, forcing passengers to compromise their “comfort and safety”.
The Authority issued a warning that, any ground staff or LAMATA personnel found “aiding or permitting” loading of goods onto regulated buses will be “summarily dismissed without exception”.
The Press Release signed by Kolawole Ojelabi, Head Corporate Communication, LAMATA, reads: “The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced an immediate suspension of the movement of goods on all regulated public transport buses across Lagos State, effective 1 June, 2026.
“The decision follows growing complaints and operational challenges faced by commuters as a result of the increasing use of regulated buses for the transportation of goods and heavy loads, thereby compromising passenger comfort, safety and efficient service delivery.
“The directive was reached after a strategic meeting between LAMATA and heads of operations and maintenance of bus operating companies, where it was unanimously agreed that the practice must be halted and properly reorganized to ensure a balanced and suitable system that protects the interests of commuters while supporting transport operators.
“LAMATA emphasized that the enforcement of the suspension will be strict and uncompromising. Any bus driver found violating the directive by converting goods during the suspension period will face immediate sack and be blacklisted.
“In addition, any ground staff or LAMATA personnel at terminals or loading points found aiding, permitting or facilitating the loading of goods onto regulated buses will be summarily dismissed without exception.
“The Authority warned that there will be zero tolerance for non-compliance, as the government remains committed to restoring order, safety and efficiency within the public transport system.
“LAMATA therefore calls on all commuters, transport operators, terminal officials and members of the public to fully comply with the directive and make alternative arrangements for the movement of goods.”
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