5 Reasons Lagosians Love The BRT

If you’re visiting Lagos for the first time, you’re likely to mistake the long red or green painted vehicles that run on designated routes as interstate vehicles. Theses vehicles and the whole structure is referred to as BRT and is popular amongst Lagos commuters.

It’s quite common to see Lagosians queuing at a BRT park waiting for a bus while other transport vehicles going to the same destination are empty. That’s because there are so many reasons Lagosians love this transport system and would wait on queue for it.

Here are five reasons Lagosians love the BRT

FAST


The BRT has its designated route in some parts of Lagos. This allows it to over being stuck in the usual Lagos traffic in so many places. It also has the benefit of picking passengers from the bus stop and has minimal stops along the way to pick passengers. The best part of it is that it doesn’t get stopped by the police or other officials in what usually slows down other vehicles.


Convenient

Riding in a BRT gives you a level of confidence that your shirt is not likely to be torn by a piece of metal lurking by the side of your window as with the case with some vehicles. The seats are reasonable set apart and there are grips to hold when standing in the vehicle. If you’re going for an interview, youre likely to appear in the place the same way you left home in your clean smooth outfit.

Cheap


You might find this incredible but the BRT is actually cheaper than other buses. Take the Dopemu To Obalende transport for example which costs less than N200 using the BRT more when you use other bus services. Trust Lagosians to be prudent when it comes to paying for transportation. A few Naira can make a huge difference.

Class

Yes, the BRT has class. Lagosians still glue their gazes to a BRT when it is passing by. Passengers are expected to get a ticket before boarding the vehicle in a single file. This brings an element of a mega city into the scheme and participating in it gives one a feeling of belonging to a recognised class. Lagosians love to associate with class and it is not surprising they want to be seen in a BRT.


Safe


Safety is very paramount. Lagosians are very concerned about their safety and the BRT over time has shown to be quite safe. It rarely gets into an accident and fatalities are sure to be minimal if it does. Why wont Lagosians love to take rides in the BRT then?