Reactions as Lagos releases Red Line fares, begins commercial operations

Oct. 15, 2024 - Businessday

Mixed reactions have trailed the commencement of commercial operations of the Lagos Red Line rail. Spanning 27 kilometers, the Red Line has eight stations at Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju, and Agbado.

The Red Line, which is the second metro rail launched in Lagos in less than two years, is expected to ease traffic gridlock along the routes. Train services are supposed to be the cheapest compared to bus,” an X user, Toba Popoola, said.

Rail services should take people away from the road, not drive people to the road...