Lagos government insists on ban of Danfo buses and Koropes starting October 1.

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the planned ban on unregulated commercial bus operations, known as “Danfos” and “Koropes,” along the Lekki-Epe corridor will proceed as scheduled on October 1, 2024.

Speaking to Vanguard, State Commissioner for Transportation Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi and Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Sola Giwa emphasized that this move aligns with the Lagos State Strategic Transportation Master Plan.

They urged cooperation from public transport bus operators, including Korope and Danfo drivers, as the government rolls out restructuring plans to improve the commuting experience.

Giwa mentioned that a stakeholders meeting had already been held with bus operators and union leaders to discuss the need for compliance before the ban takes effect.

He described the current bus operations on the corridor as chaotic, highlighting the necessity for collaboration to successfully regulate and integrate the informal transport sector into the State’s Bus Reform Initiative, using the Lekki-Epe corridor as a pilot test.