In a bid to reduce tail pipe emission into the atmosphere by public transport vehicles, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has launched the pilot phase of the use of buses powered by natural gas for passenger operations on Marina/CMS to Lekki and Ajah-Epe routes.
Under the pilot phase, 10 high occupancy vehicles will be deployed for the service. The operation franchised to the bus operator company Femadec will progressively increase the number of buses to 100, after data proves the sustainability of the adoption of CNG.
Over the years, LAMATA has been involved in studies aimed at alternative fuel energy sources in transport operations. The deployment of natural gas buses will provide useful data for future decision on wholesome wide use of such buses for passenger transit operations in Lagos.
Femadec will have its operational base at the Ajah Terminal and make use of the bus shelters along the Lekki-Epe corridor for its operation. The fare card, Cowry, will be used to pay for services on the buses.
Source: LAMATA
