Commuters laud TSL for extending BRT service to Ejigbo
By Motolani AbdulGafar
Commuters and residents in Ejigbo are jubilating over the decision of the Transport Services Limited (TSL) for extending the operation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to Ejigbo.
TSL is one of the transport services company licensed by the Lagos State Government to run BRT services.
The government coordinated transport company has established a terminal at Jakande-Gate from where passengers are picked to their various destinations and dropped on the return journeys between 6:00 am and 5:30 pm daily.
One of the BRT officials, who spoke to ECHONEWS, said the company extended its operations to the community to ensure easy movement and seamless transportation across the state.
He noted that though the company provides the services across Lagos State, adding that the establishment of a terminal in Ejigbo was facilitated by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) which wrote a letter requesting the company’s service.
“We have three busses available for now as early as 6 am and when we are done loading them we go to Oshodi terminal while by 5 pm we move to Toyota to commute those going to Ikotun where we as well transport those coming to Jakande-Gate because we will pass this route. We as well commute those going to Ikeja along just for easy movement of road users,” he explained.
The commuters, who spoke to ECHONEWS, commended the initiative and the effort of the youth organisation that facilitated the establishment of BRT terminal in Ejigbo.
One of the commuters, Mr. Jamiu Abubakar, appreciated the inclusion of the BRT card payment system, saying the use of card instead of cash is satisfactory, making their operation standard as done in other terminals.
“When I was going to work at about 6:30 am, I saw new BRT buses opposite the roadside market here and I was inquisitive to know what was going on. From all the explanation, I was told to buy N400 card on which I needed to load transport fares. The use of the card was what interested me most.
Another commuter, Mr. Stanley Utasi, explained the convenience he enjoys in taking the bus while encouraging TSL to sustain its service in the community.
“For me, I like the fact that one would have a quiet relaxing moment with full Air Condition compared to boarding yellow buses in which you face a lot of hardship and inconvenience. But I am appealing to the company to help reduce the price to ensure that it is completely distinct from the other public transportation we are used to.”
