Lagos goes tough with rickety buses
Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has said any rickety vehicle will be seized. He equally advised members of the public to be vigilant and avoid boarding such vehicles.
Director of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, Akin-George Fashola, gave the warning yesterday.
He explained that the vehicles were in poor condition and, therefore unfit for the roads.
He emphasised that rickety vehicles had been linked to accidents, often resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and property damage.
Fashola pointed out several critical issues common among the seized vehicles: unstable tyres due to expiration, potential brake failure caused by makeshift repairs, and disjointed body parts weakened by rust.
He noted that many of these vehicles operate mostly at night, further increasing the risks to unsuspecting passengers.
The VIS director, therefore, urged the public to prioritise safety.
Fashola confirmed that the impounded vehicles would not be released. He added that the VIS is working with relevant stakeholders, including road transport unions, to ensure Lagos roads remain safe for users.
He urged the public to report any sightings or experiences with rickety vehicles via the agency’s complaint platforms.