LAGOS APRIL 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An angry mob on Wednesday, set a government-owned BRT Bus on fire following an accident involving the bus and two yellow-coloured vehicles known as ‘danfo’. An unnamed commercial bus driver was confirmed dead in the accident involving the BRT Bus and the two yellow-coloured vehicles. The accident occurred around the Ogudu bridge,…
LAGOS JANUARY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Government has signed an agreement for the collection of what it called “Consolidated Informal Sector Transport Levy” designed to harmonise dues collected by government from commercial motorists at parks and garages. The agreement was signed between the state government, local government, various transport unions and some government agencies. According…
LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A commercial bus popularly known as danfo driver has machete an officer of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), Obasu Segun Godwin to death in Anthony area of Lagos State. A statement issued by Filade Olumide, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, LASTMA said the General Manager, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye condemned in strongest…
LAGOS JULY 5TH (NEWSRANGRS)-The Lagos State Police Command says the use of commercial vehicles, popularly known as Danfo, for police operations is unacceptable as defaulters will be sanctioned. Bala Elkana, a Deputy Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
By Lucia Edafioka LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Every time I am scrolling through social media and I see “Ambode to phase out danfo/ yellow buses” my lips always curve into a huge smile. It is about time, right? We cannot be claiming mega city when our public transportation system is a disgrace. This phasing out of…