The Lagos State Government conducted an operation to arrest commercial vehicle operators who were illegally loading passengers at Berger bus stop and surrounding areas.
Led by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Seun Osiyemi, the operation aimed to address the issue of commercial drivers recklessly parking on laybys, bridges, and expressways, causing disruptions to traffic flow.
Jubril A. Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reported that after an initial visit, the compliance level was low, prompting a second, more robust enforcement operation. Numerous commercial vehicles were apprehended during this operation.
The Commissioner and Special Adviser conveyed their commitment to ensuring full compliance, emphasizing that enforcement operations would continue until the situation improved.
In a related development, the Lagos State Government previously issued a warning to commercial drivers and traders against loading and selling on the Carter and Apongbon bridges and all other bridges. This warning came after the dislodging of commercial drivers and traders causing disruption on Carter Bridge.
Despite providing vacation notices to bridge occupants, the Lagos government expressed its dissatisfaction with the continued non-compliance with the directive.
