First electric buses in Nigeria have been delivered to Lagos State

First electric buses in Nigeria have been delivered to Lagos State.

The governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the state government has received its initial shipment of electric buses for public transportation, making Lagos the first state in Nigeria to acquire such buses.

Sanwo-Olu highlighted the advantages of electric buses, such as their ability to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency, and stated that the residents of Lagos can now enjoy cost-effective transportation.

The governor attributed the success of the initiative to the state government’s collaboration with Oando Clean Energy Limited.

Lagos State Government’s Statement on Electric Buses

“With the ability to travel 280km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer. With an average daily usage of 200km by existing BRTs, there is no need to fear that the buses can stop while in transit”

“Our new electric buses will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also increase efficiency. This means that Lagosians can say goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation.

“We shall be running a pilot scheme over the next few months to gather sufficient data required to analyse the operational efficiencies relative to the current BRT buses to further improve our public transport service. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to creating a sustainable future for Lagos.”

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