Lagos state government to rebrand transport sector in 6 ways
The Lagos state government has revealed plans to change the transport sector.
According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Dayo Mobereola, the government intends to rebrand/change the taxi scheme, rail and water transport systems.
Speaking at the 2016 annual ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, Mobereola said this change includes the following:
- replacing '
- introducing commuter protection number plates and body tags- this will show their routes and enforce colour uniformity,
- teach transport operators to be professional, and polite - the transport commissioner said this will be done with
- increasing the vehicle inspection service staff by 200,
- restructure motor parks in the state, and
- introduce holistic ticketing system.
“Lagos State motor parks would be restructured in such a way that alcohol and illicit substances would not be there.
We are going to teach transport operators in the state behavioural etiquette and how to talk to commuters.
We intend a complete the reorientation of the VIS and strengthen its efficiency and effectiveness, including the extension of the area offices to 30,”Mobereola said.
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